You are going to fill out a ton of college applications during your junior and senior years. With so much to do, here are things you should include on each one if possible. Here are a few suggestions of good things to put on a college application, to increase your value in admissions officers’ eyes. If you haven’t already, take a moment to check out our various SAT prep and…

One of the most frequent questions we’ve been asked over time by students is “how can I get into medical school?” There is no one simple answer to that question unfortunately, because every medical program is different. But we can still help you out. Here are some very basic medical school requirements and tips that will help when you’re ready to start applying to programs. Don’t forget to check out…

Once again, we’re taking a moment to address a question that we’re often asked. That question is “weighted vs unweighted GPA, which one should my child have?” Let’s take a few minutes then to address what a weighted GPA is, what it isn’t, the differences between them, and how colleges evaluate them when looking at applicants. Besides learning about GPAs, take a second to check out our various SAT and…

College rejection is a fact that many high school students face every spring. Chances are fair that a school you have your heart set on attending will send you the dreaded admissions rejection letter. Take a moment to review our 3-stage college rejection guide, because you’ll understand why rejection is not the end and how to successfully move forward. If you haven’t already, take a moment to check out our…

It’s 2019 and The National Merit Scholarship Program recently announced its cutoff scores per state, which are used to determine both Semifinalists and Commended Students. We have the 2019 National Merit Scholarship cutoff scores listed below, as well as some basic information about the scholarship program itself. Success on the PSAT is also a great indicator of success on the SAT. If you don’t think you performed well on the…

The college application process can be stressful, especially when you’re applying to multiple schools. It doesn’t have to be though and we’ll explain why here. Part of the college application process is submitting your standardized test scores, whether it’s the SAT or ACT. If you still need to take one, our SAT prep and ACT prep courses can help you prepare. Simple College Application Tips At A Glance Here then…

Part of the college search process for every high student and family is checking out prospective schools in person. Here are 20 tips to make college visits as productive as possible within a short timeframe. If SAT and ACT prep is on to do list, take a moment to learn how our various SAT prep and ACT prep courses can help. [leadmagnet_five] Top 20 College Visit Tips College Visit Tip…

If you’re a high school student or parents of one, college is a big deal with many questions. If you’re already planning on taking the SAT or ACT, our ACT prep and SAT prep course options will help you prepare. To help you prepare, here are the top 35 college counselor questions to ask by subject: Class Questions Question 1. What courses do I need to take to be ready…

Don’t get fooled by myths about college admissions; we have broken down the biggest ones. If you’re thinking about test prep for college though, don’t hesitate to learn about our SAT prep and ACT prep courses. Myths About College Admissions COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MYTH TRUTH There’s Only One Perfect School for Me Don’t be afraid to explore your options and investigate the wide variety of schools out there. It’s fine to have…

In 2017, approximately 3 million high school students, spread across 22,000 high schools, took the Advanced Placement (AP) exams. These tests have long been viewed as a means to make students more desirable to college admission boards since the 1950’s. AP classes, in spite of their public image, have a number of pros and cons that every high student needs to know about before signing up.  If you’re looking for comprehensive…