Test anxiety can be a dream-crusher for students who hope their standardized test scores will help get into the university of their choice. Here are a few advanced tips to help. Know the material – Okay, so this may seem basic. But it takes research, and perhaps the help of a professional course, to understand […]
Advanced Tips to Combat Test Anxiety Read More »
Planning for and applying to college can seem overwhelming at times. But a college Counselor can help a student and their family to navigate the complicated and sometimes frustrating process. Here are a few examples of things a college counselor may be able to help you with: Crafting a balanced college list – You’re going
Reasons to Hire a College Counselor Read More »
You do great in school. In fact, you have recommendations from teachers showing how hard of a worker you are and how good of an understanding you have of various concepts. The only problem is – you freeze up when it’s time to take a test. That can be a particular issue when standardized tests
Tips to Help You Conquer Test Anxiety Read More »
There are some basic tips that can help you get the most from your college visits, but if you’ve read about those over and over again, we’re going to deliver a few more that you may not have heard. Here are some advanced tips for getting the most from your college visits. Explore virtual visit
Advanced Tips to Get the Most from College Visits Read More »
College visits can help you get a good grasp on the experience at a university so you know which is your favorite and what to expect. Here are a few quick tips to help you get the most from your college visits. Select the right schools – You won’t be able to visit every college
Tips to Help You Nail Your College Visits Read More »
If you are in your junior year of high school, this spring is the ideal time to be visiting colleges. A sophomore needs to be thinking about which schools to visit next year. Here are a couple of tips to help you nail the college visitation experience, so you can make good decisions when application
What to Think About When Planning Your College Visits Read More »
When you prepare a list of colleges to apply to, you want to keep a nice balance between three categories of school: reach, match, and safety. What are the three types, and why should you apply to all of them? Reach Schools – A reach school is a college that normally would accept students with
Creating a Balanced College List to Optimize Your Opportunities Read More »
According to Forbes magazine, more than 80% of schools will not require students to submit SAT or ACT scores when applying for admission this year. But that doesn’t mean the majority of schools have gone test-blind. In reality, there are a very limited number of universities that don’t take standardized testing into account at all.
More Colleges Drop Standardized Testing, But Don’t Skip the SAT Just Yet Read More »
The SAT is an essential exam for many college applications. So any time there are significant changes to how the SAT works, that is big news for college hopefuls. The pandemic certainly changed standardized testing forever, and in its wake, here are some of the updates that you can expect when taking the SAT in
What You Need to Know About the New SAT Format Read More »
Do you need to take some standardized tests for your upcoming college applications? The testing season is upon us, so you are going to want to find out ASAP whether the schools you intend to apply to are Test Blind, Test Optional, or Test schools. What does each option mean? Test – Test schools require
Now Is the Time to Check College Testing Policies Read More »
