The “bad test taker” is a comforting myth. The myth says that in a situation where a student does poorly on a test,...
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Top 25 Colleges You Can Get into with a 1100-1190 or 22-24 score
You just got your PSAT, PreACT, SAT, or ACT score back and you’re wondering how far it can take you. Where can you get...
Top 25 Colleges You Can Get into with a 1400-1490 or 31-33 score
You just got your PSAT, PreACT, SAT, or ACT score back and you’re wondering how far it can take you. Where can you get...
5 SAT Skills That Will Stay With You Forever
Most of us are aware that the SAT and ACT are important for college admissions purposes, and many students prepare for the SAT just to get the score they need to get into their choice college. However, the tests also emphasize some skills that can be utilized in the...
Will Coronavirus Impact College Admissions?
Talk of coronavirus is everywhere, and it doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon. While we don’t want to sensationalize or underestimate the scope of the virus (but, everyone, please wash your hands!), this blog will discuss the potential implications of...
Technology vs. Human Impact of Education
McKinsey & Co., an elite consulting firm, published a report last month focused on technology and efficiency in education. The report estimates that the 50 hours that a typical teacher currently works a week could be reduced by 20 to 40 percent through the...
Honors colleges within larger universities–the best of both worlds?
If you are looking at colleges, you’ve probably noticed that many schools, especially larger universities, have honors colleges or honors programs. Honors colleges claim to offer the atmosphere and attention of a small liberal arts school and to create a tight-knit...
How to get the most out of a campus visit
Although applying to college may be stressful, a lot of fun things come with it, including visiting college campuses. You can surf the web as much as you want, but the only way to truly get a feel for a school is a campus visit. Visiting a school can be a great way to...
JHU Bids Farewell to Legacy Admissions
What are legacy admissions? Legacy admissions refer to preferential treatment given by a university to certain applicants because of their familial ties to an alumni of that institution. At some selective colleges, including Harvard University, University of...
Surprising Changes to College Admissions
Recent changes made at the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) conference could have some serious implications for those applying to college, especially those who plan to apply early decision. In the past, applicants who applied early...
Update on the Celebrity College Scandal
The celebrity college admissions scandal, increasingly publicized and present in the news, is deeply upsetting to many—especially those who work honestly as educators to help students improve and develop as learners. Last week we got a bit of an update when the...
What to do if you’re deferred
Getting deferred from your top choice college can be disappointing, but don’t lose hope yet! Here’s everything you need to know about getting deferred and what to do next. What does a deferral mean? Deferrals can occur to anyone who applies early (decision or...