You applied Early Action or even Early Decision to some colleges on your list. They’ve either accepted, denied, or deferred you. Deferring early candidates has become standard practice during the last few years, as universities have had difficulties predicting which of their accepted candidates will attend. Though frustrating, a deferral is not a rejection, and …
Now is the time when many high school underclassmen are expected to register for next year’s courses. One question often on parent’s and student’s minds is if they should sign up for AP courses, IB courses, or college courses (or some combination thereof). In this blog post, I’ll break down what these are and who …
High School Options Explained: AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment Read More »
Do you have a junior, sophomore, or even freshman eager to explore what college feels like? Winter and spring are perfect seasons for visiting college campuses. Let’s look at how to begin. 1. Pick a few nearby colleges to visit. Choose a small (less than 2000 students), medium (2000 -7000 students), and large campus (more …
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You may be wondering if your teenager will be “independent enough” to live on their own in college. Teens have had a lot of time at home the past eighteen years, and they may still be relying on you to do some things for them that they are capable of doing on their own. Check …
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If you’re a parent of a 9th grader, 10th grader, or even 11th grader, you may have this question: should my child take the ACT or SAT? Not only which one, but should my child even take it at all? · Have they been mostly successful in taking tests in their high school courses? · …
Test-Optional: Should My Child Take the SAT or ACT? Read More »
Wanna show your first-choice colleges that you really, really like them? You should consider applying early. In general, the earlier you submit your application, the better. Your admissions odds may increase, and you will be in the early applicant pool for the most merit aid. In this article, we’ll navigate your early admission options. Early …
August 1st marks the start of the new college admission year. CommonApp.org is now live, and rising seniors can officially begin the process of applying to colleges. To the high school class of 2022, let this new beginning mark a time for you to: 1. Take the time to reflect on how far you’ve …
