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Welcome Back!   Returning to the Classroom – 2023-24 Back-to-School College Admissions Planning!

Welcome Back! Returning to the Classroom – 2023-24 Back-to-School College Admissions Planning!

Greetings Students and Families! For students in Florida, Texas and throughout the South, many of you are already into your new school year this week and students everywhere will be back in the classroom within the next few weeks!  How was your first day of school?  I...

PSAT Score– Instead of Test Prep for your SAT– Regular Reading ! 2023 Book Recommendations!

Hi Students, Test prep can be totally boring – as boring as flossing your teeth.   I know many of my students tell me some version of “I used to read – but now I’m so busy” – well I say you’re just not seeing reading as a...
College Admissions Planning:  Finding Your Perfect “Fit” – Researching Colleges and Majors

College Admissions Planning: Finding Your Perfect “Fit” – Researching Colleges and Majors

Greetings Students and Families, Whether you’re a high school senior  finalizing your college short list  or already in progress submitting your college applications  or perhaps you’re a sophomore or junior  starting your research on college majors and universities to...
College Applications – Are AP Exam Scores Required?   AP Exam Scoring ?  Which AP Courses Should You Take?

College Applications – Are AP Exam Scores Required? AP Exam Scoring ? Which AP Courses Should You Take?

Greetings Students and Families HERE’S SOME REALLY GREAT NEWS– ! College Admissions SUPER SCORING  AND SCORE CHOICE Many colleges “superscore” which means that your application is evaluated on a composite score based on the best sub-scores across different...
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS- YOUR APPLICATION – TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS, HS TRANSCRIPTS & TEST SCORES

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS- YOUR APPLICATION – TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS, HS TRANSCRIPTS & TEST SCORES

Greetings Students and Families, With  the Common Application and College Application process in full swing, you may also know by now that there are three required additional or EXTERNAL components to your college application.  Teacher and Guidance Counselor...
College Admissions & College Applications  – SAT vs ACT? When To Take Your SAT / ACT?

College Admissions & College Applications – SAT vs ACT? When To Take Your SAT / ACT?

Greetings Students and Families, This blog is part of my fall series on all things testing– Understanding SAT/ACT Testing & College Admissions Planning Should I list my SAT/ACT scores on the Common App? Each situation is unique– please speak with your...