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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…

Getting your kid ready for college can seem like an endless task. You have to worry about campus visits, SAT or ACT scores, AP classes and tests, extracurricular activities, financial aid, scholarships, applications, and grades.  Helping one son or daughter through this process can be exhausting. Helping multiple kids prepare for college at the same time can seem like a nightmare. You can breathe easy when you realize millions of…

Student-athletes face a time crunch that non-athletes don’t. If you are such an athlete, you are no doubt familiar with time-consuming practices, games, and tournaments.  While you probably love the sacrifice, the fact remains that it leaves you little time or energy to prepare for the ACT. You don’t have to settle for a second rate experience as you study for the ACT. In fact, student-athletes can excel in ACT…

For parents, involvement in their son or daughter’s college choice can be an emotionally exhausting tug of war between two extremes. Some parents stay out of the way, wanting their child to own the decision.  Other parents push their child towards a particular university, afraid their child will never find a good fit on his or her own. If you think of choosing a college as a skill set, it will…

Having a child who’s leaving for college is a time of mixed emotions for most parents. You’re proud but also worried if they’ll be okay away from home; you’re looking forward to having more time to yourself, but you’re also sad to see your pride and joy go. To help you through the process, I’ve compiled a list of things to consider and do as you get ready for the…

The college admissions process is incredibly stressful for students (as well as parents!). But, there are plenty of things you, as a parent, can do to make the process go smoothly, and boost your child’s chances of ending up at his or her dream school. A smart and savvy college admissions plan includes creating an effective system to keep track of admissions requirements and deadlines; doing research (both online and…

As I tell my students, the ACT is a marathon, not a sprint. It is an exam that rewards hard work and preparation. So, it’s great you’re thinking about how much studying you need to do for the ACT—it means you’re taking the test seriously, and are prepared to do the work needed to succeed. Effective ACT prep requires study over the course of 3-4, or, ideally, 5-6 months, with…

So, you’re thinking about applying to Cal Tech, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help! Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process, and it’s impossible to accurately predict whether you’ll be admitted or not. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. So, using those as a measure, we can give you…