College ADMISSIONS Insights:
Bonnie R. Rabin, Ph.D.
College Planning: Changes in SAT and ACT, SAT & ACT Test Prep Superscore
Greetings Students & Families! Whether you're a senior 2020 getting ready to start or wrap up your college applications or somewhere in the middle of high school wondering about all things related to testing -this newsletter answers all your questions and provides...
College Admissions– Tips for Successful College Fairs–Don’t Roam the Aisles!
Greetings Students and Families! Fall is College Fair season! Overnight Campus Visits Too! Sophomores and Juniors– This is great time to attend a college fair! (Seniors - 2020- by now I hope you have your short list of “reach”, “match” and “safeties” confirmed –...
College Admissions Planning- FAFSA, CSS Profile — WHAT TO DO NOW?
Greetings Parents and Students- Especially Our High School Seniors -2020, Students should be grateful for the offers of help from their parents - but we all agree and continue to provide support for students taking the lead on all things college application related -...
College Admissions Planning- Finding Your Perfect ‘Fit’ – How to Assess Colleges & Majors
Greetings Students and Families, Whether you’re a high school senior (20) finalizing your college short list and already in progress submitting your college applications or perhaps you’re a sophomore (22) or junior (21) starting your research on college majors and...
College Admissions Planning: College Applications- Early Decision (ED) & Early Action (ED) – Is Early Decision Right for You?
Greetings Students and Families, In 2023 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATES– IMPACT ON YOUR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PLAN?, and College Acceptance Rates- Don’t Worry Plan Early, I discussed college acceptance rates and urged you to try to see past the aggregate data points. A...
College Planning: Financial Aid, FAFSA, Scholarships– Bright Futures, 529?
Greetings Students and Families, Whether you're a senior in the middle of college applications and working on your college essays, or a junior getting ready to think about "Colleges and Majors That Fit You", the cost of a college education is most certainly on your...
College Admissions Planning – College Transfer Acceptance Rates
Greetings Undergraduate Students & Families, In COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT TRANSFER APPLICATIONS I discussed many of the issues to know about your transfer application and earning your undergraduate degree. Understanding what colleges consider in a...
College Admissions: What to Know About Transfer Applications
Greetings Undergraduates and Families, Whether you just began your freshman year of college or maybe you’re a few years into your undergraduate program of study and still unclear about your major area of focus or perhaps ready to begin to consider your post-graduate...
College Applications – Teacher Recommendations, HS Transcripts & Test Scores
Greetings Students and Families, With the 2019-20 Common Application and College Application (click to read my piece about Common App Updates) process in full swing, you may also know by now that there are three required additional components to your college...
College Admissions Planning – SAT vs ACT– Score Choice & Super Scores
Greeting Students & Families, With the school year underway, juniors (class of 2021) may be wondering and likely planning their schedule of ACT & SAT exam preparation and testing. In my upcoming blogs, I also discuss the PSAT -and encourage both freshman...
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