Did you know that how your child chooses to spend his summer will impact college admissions? Whoa there! Don’t go out searching for all the latest and greatest summer camps and conferences with which to pack your child’s schedule. That’s not what I’m talking about at all. However, it is critical that your high schooler [read more] …
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The Myth of Well-Roundedness
Back in the day I was applying for scholarships and to college, “well-rounded” was the buzzword. Students who spread themselves thin over many activities won all the awards. My own personal college activity record was a nightmare. I was a member of no less than 16 organizations, president of two, and officer in ten. I [read more] …
The Big Test Than Can Open Doors
In the past few weeks we’ve looked at the reasoning tests – SAT and ACT. And we’ve talked about one type of knowledge test – the SAT Subject tests. There is a second type of knowledge test known as AP (Advanced Placement) exams. They differ from the SAT Subject tests in that they [read more] …
The Little Test That Trips Students Up
The majority of colleges require a reasoning test for college admission such as the ACT or SAT and most people are aware of that fact. Therefore, families plan ahead for that eventuality. However, I’ve lost count of the number of people who’ve called me in the senior year wanting to apply to a top [read more] …
The Secret to Performing Well on Standardized Tests
Standardized tests are a fact of life for students heading to good colleges and are a critical component in the college application. They are especially important for those who choose to homeschool high school. The real key is to understand what tests your student needs, which ones showcase their skills the best, and how [read more] …