March madness is here. Anxiety is in full swing. Surprising to many, the craziness has nothing to do with basketball and brackets. Students and parents are thinking of college admissions. It’s around that time acceptance letters are on their way – or will soon be on their way. Parents need to be the supportive rock,…
A high school guidance counselor can be very helpful when applying to college. Guidance counselors are there to help students succeed. They may help students plan their high school schedules, find “best-fit” colleges, fill out applications, write letters of recommendation, find scholarships, and more. Students, at your meeting, be friendly, but respectful, and let your…
Thanksgiving is here and there is a lot to be thankful for. Students are thankful that the school year is almost half way over and there are two long breaks coming up. Parents are thankful for their children, especially the students who have done the following: 1. Set goals and achieve them. This shows…
Many students are about to take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in mid -October and many of them are probably wondering why it’s so important. Almost all high school students take the PSAT during their junior year. Some students take the PSAT as sophomores and even freshmen to get the feel for the test….
Early Policies can maximize a student’s chances of getting into a school — but you need to understand the details. Early Decision. Early Action. Single-Choice Early Action. Regular Decision. The names sound similar, but there are huge differences. Some early application policies are binding. This means a student who gets accepted early…