Dear Parents and Students! The buzz around school right now is all about recommendations. How do you get the best recommendations for your college applications? Here are 3 steps to outstanding recommendations: Get Ready. Before you start asking teachers, counselors …
Applying to college can be a costly proposition. According to U.S. News and World Reports, the average college application fee charged by colleges is $42, with more than a quarter of schools charging $50 or more. Add in the cost …
Early application plans pose a dilemma. Early Decision (ED) means that a student applies to one school, usually in November, receives a decision in December, and is then obligated to attend if accepted. Acceptance rates are higher at most schools …
Many colleges use activities to understand you more as a person. Remember this goal when you make your list. Tips for getting an edge in your application with activities: Make a master list of all your activities in high school, …
You have probably heard this term a lot already. Your counselor talks about it, your parents are looking for it. What is it? What is college fit? Think of fit as a picture of college that brings four elements together …
If you want a top SAT score, you need more than a desire to succeed. Determination and hard work are two vital ingredients for acing the SAT, but also you need to use effective study strategies to help you reach …
Do you just want to be done with the application process and know where you’re going to college? Do you have your heart set on one college, and you want to give yourself the best chance at getting in? If …
Getting into an elite college is becoming increasingly harder, and many students (and their parents) place tremendous stress on themselves to try to do all they can to get into one of the most prestigious schools. They believe that graduating …
Getting your SAT dream score will likely take a considerable time investment. The vast majority of high school students have to spend many hours of studying before they’re able to get their desired score. However, your time is limited. You …
A safe and pleasant place for residents to live doesn’t just happen. Building a city that runs effectively and efficiently takes careful planning. Urban planners are a special type of professional who help design and implement programs that improve daily …