Tag: college prep

The Most Important Factor For College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 3, 2019.

Some common misunderstandings about what colleges think is most important The core classes you need on your transcript How grades are evaluated Whether high school classes...

College Board's Online College Search Tool

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 15, 2012.

The College Board website is a great tool for families. Of course College Board is home to everything SAT, but you can also find some great college planning tools if you know where to...

But My High School Is Ultra-Competitive

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 13, 2012.

My daughter attends a very competitive high school. Do admissions officers know each high school relatively well? Will they know how hard it is to be in the top quarter at her school? Yes,...

Do You Need Extra Time On The SAT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 25, 2012.

My son has special needs. What should we do about him taking the SAT? What accommodations can or should he have? The answer depends in part on the type of special needs your son has. Learning...

Social Media & College Admission: Your Positive Public Profile

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 16, 2012.

Do colleges or admissions people really look at our Facebook profiles? This is a great question because the issue has been in the news lately. Recent reports focused on employers asking applicants...

Dream School + Debt = Nightmare

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 16, 2012.

Should students go to the best school they were accepted to, even if they will graduate with more debt? What is the “best college”? I emphasize “fit” when counseling students and families...

Improve College Admission With Another Year Of Foreign Language

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 2, 2012.

Academic Planning for High School

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 29, 2012.

“When do we need to begin planning for college?” “What do we need to do in junior high to prepare for college” “Does junior high even matter?” College planning seems so far-off and parents of...

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