When applying to colleges, it is important to start the process early. It may seem like there is plenty of time to complete applications, but it is best to not procrastinate. When I applied to college five years ago, I did the early action route. I was accepted to some of my choices by the middle of my senior year. Because I did early action, one of my choices, (and the school I actually attended)…
In competitive admissions pools, where thousands of applicants have strong academic credentials and a laundry list of extracurricular activities, well-written personal essays can mean the difference between getting accepted, waitlisted or outright rejected. Your essays are a chance to go beyond the raw numbers like GPAs or test scores and show admissions counselors how particular experiences have shaped the passions, beliefs and goals you’ll bring to a campus community. But they also present an opportunity…
If you are going to be working on your child’s college applications this Thanksgiving break, remember that there are many factors that lead up to college admission beyond the essays and recommendations that you will be sending along with the application. Colleges do not want students who are simply a list of high GPAs and test scores. They want students who are motivated and who academically challenge themselves as much as possible. The most selective…
If your child will be applying for college this winter, it is vital that you take some time this summer to visit colleges to give him or her a better sense of where he or she will best fit in. Once the school year starts it will be difficult to get away and truly experience what it’s like on a new campus. The college admission process is lengthy and stressful, and admission consultants recommend starting…
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The SAT test is used by colleges as an indicator of how well students will perform in college, but it is not just a test of a student’s skill sets. The test is designed to see how well students understand test-taking strategies and how well they can perform under pressure as well. Working with a private tutor allows students to learn these skills in order to receive a high SAT score for college admission. My…
The summer is the best time to begin standardized test preparation, especially for the October SAT test. Working with a specialized SAT tutor will allow your child to learn the test-taking strategies and the content that they are required to know by the test date. Spreading out test preparation throughout the summer will allow them to focus their time and harness their academic abilities in order to maximize their SAT score on test day. Follow…
The SAT Test is a source of a great deal of anxiety for students, and the best way to make sure that you receive a high SAT test score is to study over a longer period of time. Working with an SAT tutor can prepare you best for the test-taking strategies you will need to increase your SAT score. As the following article states, when it comes to this incredibly important test, do not let…
The SAT test is required for nearly all undergraduate programs, and it is highly recommended by college admissions officers that students prepare thoroughly for the exam. Working with a private tutor has shown to have the best results, as students have the opportunity to learn the specific strategies they need in order to improve their score. As the following article states, SAT test prep is crucial in order to receive a high score on the…
The SAT test is one of the key elements of a strong college application, and studies show that test preparation with a one-on-one tutor is the best way to achieve high scores. It is important to start prep early and take the acquisition of content and test-taking strategies seriously. As the following article states, starting early and working with a private tutor are the best ways to see high SAT test scores. SAT prep: 4…
