If you’re applying to colleges that require SAT Subject Tests, you’ll obviously need to take the required exams. But here are five other scenarios where I would recommend you take the relevant subject test. 1. Have you excelled in a course, particuarly an honors or AP class, that has an associated subject test?Subject tests are […]
Read More >SAT Subject Test reminder
If you’re considering taking upcoming SAT Subject Tests, the May registration deadline is April 6th (June registration deadline is May 8). You can register and find more information here. If you’re not sure whether you need to take them, Compass Education Group has a great resource here (though as they point out, the only way […]
Read More >Should you take the AP test if you don’t think you’ll do well?
Students often ask if they have to take the AP test when they finish the associated class. They’re usually worried that they’re not going to score well and that a low score will hurt their chances of admission to college. If you’re getting a C+ or worse in an AP class, it’s clear that this […]
Read More >Replace the names
Juniors, here’s a good way to focus your college search, find colleges that are right for you, and improve your chances of getting in: as you’re looking at colleges, pretend the names have been replaced with serial numbers. Your future college sweatshirt and decal on the car might be “0873.” Now, there’s no pretense of […]
Read More >Just stop it already
Please don’t email me to break the news that Harvard just had the lowest acceptance rate in its history at 5.95%, or that Yale dropped to 6.8% and put 1001 onto its wait list, or that Cornell got 37,800 applicants, took 16.2%, and put 3,000 on the waitlist. 1. I'm aware.2. Who really cares? The […]
Read More >Are college admissions random?
After helping more than 3,000 kids get accepted to college, our counselors are pretty good at predicting where our students will and won’t be admitted. That skill helps us guide families to make balanced college lists where kids can take some educated, focused shots at a few reach schools, yet still have plenty of colleges […]
Read More >The financial downside to part-time jobs in high school
There are a lot of good reasons for a student to get a part-time job in high school—extra money, experience on your resume, and something to impress colleges, to name a few. But there is one potential downside you should be aware of as you start your college planning. Half of your after-tax income over […]
Read More >Should you visit during an “admit day”?
Many colleges will hold “admit days” in April when applicants who’ve been accepted can visit the school. Students (and often parents) can spend the day attending information sessions, touring dorms, hearing student panels, and interacting with current students. It’s the college version of an open house where the host puts their most impressive foot forward […]
Read More >Five ways counselors can use Google alerts
Google alerts are emails you sign up to receive whenever any word or phrase you select appears on websites or in the news. Here are five ways counselors can use them. 1. If you work with student athletes, create alerts for their names. When they have a good game and get written up in the […]
Read More >Where to get straight answers to your college questions
Here’s a fast way to get straight answers from your chosen colleges to questions like: What classes do you recommend I take in high school? How competitive is admissions (how many applicants apply, and how many actually get in)? What’s the average GPA of admits? What are the average SAT/ACT scores of admits? How much […]
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