When it comes to standardized tests, the PSAT and SAT are pretty similar. In fact, the PSAT is part of how your student can prepare for the SAT. When you dig a little deeper, howe...
Understanding the PSAT
The PSAT is a big focus of many students’ sophomore and junior years. Freshmen can take it as well. Some families use it to help their student prepare for the SAT, but it is...
3 Ways to Help Motivate Your Child to Go to College
Most parents want their children to succeed and broaden the array of opportunities available to them in the future. It can often be challenging to motivate children to want to enroll in college or pur...
How Ethical is Your College Counselor?
The latest scandal in college admissions is VERY unfortunate. I’m sure everybody likes hearing about a good scandal now and then, and there are times that I suppose I am guilty of that as well....
Is It Really Worth Taking AP Classes in High School?
Students at highly competitive high schools sometimes collect Advanced Placement classes in their schedules like Halloween candy: “I’ve got 5 APs this year.” “Why don’t they offer AP Phys Ed...
How To Use PSAT Scores To Create A Plan
So…. You received your PSAT results? Now what do you do? And what do they mean? For many students, receiving PSAT scores marks the “official start” of the college process. If ...
How To Find Merit Scholarships
> My father recently found and showed me a tuition bill he had saved from when I went to college. At that time (30 years ago) the tuition, room and board for a selective private school was a...
What the Pros Know: Which Type of College Consultant Can Help?
Have you noticed how many college consultants there are in the college admissions and finance area? It’s great because you can get almost any kind of help with college you need, but it can also...
ACT Test Tips From An Expert
The ACT is fast becoming the more popular of the two standardized tests high school students are required to take in order to gain acceptance into college, the proof of which is the overhaul of the SA...
Preparing for the ACT, SAT Math Sections: Advice From an Expert
There are lots of ways to prepare for the ACT and SAT: private tutoring, classes, online videos, and books, but if you don’t have a good understanding of the test basics BEFORE yo...