After spending a minute or two reading and digesting the writing prompt, you have 23 minutes left to write a good essay, not a perfect one, but a...
Category - Planning for College
What to Expect on the Writing Section of the SAT
The first thing to know about the writing section of the SAT is you are expected to write a coherent and well-organized essay in 25 minutes. Think...
Seniors, Beware: An Acceptance Does Not Give You a Vacation
Something happens at colleges during June and July. Admissions Offices begin to check the high school transcripts of the seniors they have accepted.
New Ways to Prep for SATs
Students today learn differently, and they have better technology. Why not use a different approach to making SAT or ACT prep more interesting and...
Diversity Can Help You Get into College
Many students think if they are not ethnically or racially diverse, they have missed the window of opportunity to catch admission officers’ attention...
Community Activities Make a College Application Stand Out
Community involvement is not just for adults. For those who are applying to selective colleges, community involvement can make a difference between...
Summer Programs that Look Good on your College Application
Distinguishing yourself is not only about working even harder for grades or taking another study course for the SATs; it is about being passionate...
How to Make Your College Application Stand Out
In high school it’s hard to stand out. You naturally want to be part of your peer group, and there are many cliques that define you before you know...
25 Common Mistakes in Choosing a College
Choosing a college can be tricking. With so many different options and a wide number of influencing factors, how can you be sure to avoid making a...
Timelines for Taking College Admissions Tests
Make sure you register for the right college admissions tests at the right time and prepare for your SAT, ACT, and even your PSAT. The Official SAT...