CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Here is what I advise you to keep top of mind as you plan the coming months: When to Begin Preparing for the SAT or ACT If a student has completed Algebra 2 by the end of sophomore year and plans to take the SAT or ACT, the summer before junior year is the right time to make a plan and register for testing for fall.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Here is what I advise you to keep top of mind as you plan the coming months: When to Begin Preparing for the SAT or ACT If a student has completed Algebra 2 by the end of sophomore year and plans to take the SAT or ACT, the summer before junior year is the right time to make a plan and register for testing for fall.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. Read this advice on how to create a college list. Here are tips on how to research colleges from home.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 5, 2024

Bulk up your college resume with meaningful activities. The summer before your senior year is the perfect time to make things easier and get a leg up on preparing for your college applications. Keep studying for the SAT/ACT For many students, you may be ready to put your SAT/ACT studying days behind you, but not so fast!

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Princeton College Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

They will be looking for signs in your transcript that you value learning and your own personal growth over simply getting good grades. It is not useful to load up on taking the most difficult courses if it is going to stress you out and your grades suffer. "The content of your character is your choice.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 25, 2024

In this post, we break down the top 5 majors at Kenyon (in no particular order), with a focus not just on what you get while at Kenyon, but also how the major sets you up for future success. Kenyon College is a small liberal arts college in Gambier, Ohio with 200 years of history and under 2,000 students.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 13, 2024

There are the obvious things, like trying to sort out what college is best for you from the thousands of colleges and universities, and then there are the more nitty gritty bits like choosing whether to submit SAT or ACT scores and how to ask a teacher for a recommendation. These students really are the best of the best.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In fact, there are a few sneaky deadlines creeping up that we don’t want to pass you by. plan #1: sat or act registration It might feel like only yesterday that you took the PSAT, but now it’s time to sign up for the real deal. Don’t let February slip by without registering for the SAT or ACT.

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Educated Quest

MARCH 18, 2024

Visit your friends in their homes and you can tell how they treat their property by how it looks from their front door. Sometimes the front door is a dedicated visitor’s center, as I recently saw at Notre Dame and Northwestern (photo up top). There’s a saying that eyes are the windows to a person’s soul.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 1, 2024

You want to know how to demonstrate interest effectively at Brown, and we have a bit of veteran wisdom for you. As Brown says, the act of applying is a demonstration of interest. Time to gather ‘round. Frankly, we all know what it’s like to use eagerness as a blunt instrument. Basically, genuine interest is our secret weapon.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By this point, most college-bound juniors are knee-deep in college visits, building college lists, thinking about the dreaded SAT and ACT tests, and trying to keep the grades up until the end of the semester. The last thing these students want to think about is stepping up their game for senior year.

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Ivy Central

MAY 2, 2023

The Claremont Colleges is a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate institutions, namely Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute. Location Harvey Mudd College is located in Claremont, California.

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 18, 2024

Out with the old, in with the new: From March 2024 and onward, the SAT will be entirely digital. Many students mistakenly believe this new digital SAT will be “easier,” but be wary of this mindset. Online testing : The digital SAT will require you bring your own device (laptop, tablet) or borrow a device from your school or College Board.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

How hard is it to get into Caltech? From years of advising students, we’ve assembled some crucial information for you and your child about how to get into Caltech. Stanford, MIT), you may be encouraging them to apply to the MIT of the West Coast: Caltech (or the California Institute of Technology).

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Admissions Mom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

, This is just to check in with a checklist to make sure you’re keeping up. Standardized Test Scores: If you’re sending your test scores, be sure to check on the college’s websites and see if they can be self-reported or if they need to be officially submitted from College Board or ACT. Be sure to sign up with your college email.

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Revolution Tutors

MAY 4, 2022

colleges accept both the SAT and ACT! So how do you decide which test to take? What’s the Difference Between the SAT and ACT? The ACT can help you show colleges just how strong your verbal and reading comprehension skills are. Our SAT vs ACT quiz will help you quickly decide between tests.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 7, 2023

Even as schools have gone test-optional (meaning applicants don’t have to submit SAT/ACT scores), APs are still expected if your school offers AP-level courses (and a way to set yourself apart if your school doesn’t!) Unsure how to prepare? Stressed about APs? TOP TIPS TO ACE YOUR AP EXAMS 1. It’s all about the prep you put in.

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

Follow Up Independent Learning with Related and Meaningful Activities This can mean completing a project for a science contest, organizing meaningful community service, writing a blog, finding an internship, starting a business, or many more possibilities. Whatever the activity, the important thing is that it compliments your interests.

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Niche

MAY 7, 2023

Sign up for the newsletter! In this episode: In the Enrollment Insights Podcast, you’ll hear about novel solutions to problems, ways to make processes better for students and families, and the questions that spark internal reflection and end up changing entire processes. Want to keep updated about the blog?

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

California's Campus Opioid Safety Act requires that naloxone be available on public college campuses in California by Jan. California now requires public colleges to offer the opioid overdose reversal medication Narcan, a brand name for naloxone, to students and train them how to use it effectively. As of Jan. As of Jan.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Department of Education asked for suggestions on how to compile a list of low-financial-value college programs. The Department of Education (ED) plans to create a list of "low-financial-value" college programs, but there is disagreement on how to put together that list.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Named for Alexander Hamilton, you know, the “not giving up my shot” guy, the college is a quintessential Northeastern small school. Hamilton College is a private liberal arts college in Clinton, New York. Hamilton offers an open curriculum and over 50 areas of study. Last year, the college had an 11.8% Let’s break it down.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill aiming to ban legacy admissions at public and private colleges. Other states are considering similar measures. Criticism of legacy policies has intensified following the U.S. Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious admissions. Some public and private colleges have already eliminated legacy preferences.

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CTK College Coach

APRIL 28, 2023

We know all you can think about right now is AP exams and grades, but when you pick your head up from your studies, take a moment to make sure you are on track for college admissions. Don’t forget to follow up by providing a brag sheet to support them in writing the essay. Ask teachers for letters of recommendation this spring.

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Caltech Admissions

JANUARY 24, 2024

Unfortunately, Jet Propulsion Theatre does not come up again in this story). The beginning A clip of one of our performances at Caltech in November 2023 (with subtitles) Another Revolution — Scene 2 — Caltech, November 9th, 2023 Written by Jacqueline Bircher Directed by Brian Brophy Starring Skyler Ware as Kat and Michael Gutierrez (me!)

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2023

Which Standardized Tests to Take and When Love ‘em or hate ‘em, standardized tests like the SAT or ACT are still a major part of the college admissions process at some colleges. In this post, we’re focusing on which tests to take, how many times to take them, when to take them, and how to prepare for them. Tips & Tricks 1.

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Bright Futures Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Are the holidays your sweet solace between semesters? It’s the time of year when you can put your school books away for 2-3 weeks. . Some students fill this time by working jobs to save for college. Others may get roped into helping their parents more around the house. And many students find themselves relaxing the days away with friends.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

If you look at any high school student’s academic schedule, you’ll see that they’re loaded up with required math, science, and English classes. Along the way, they complete “happiness” homework assignments to understand how to transform the science of mental wellness into everyday action. That’s why we love enrichment courses!

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Unfortunately for many hopeful seniors, what goes up must come down. STUDENTS PROTEST ANTISEMITIC ACTS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD A “Jews Not Welcome” sign at the entrance to a high school in Montgomery County, Maryland, has created outrage. With ED applications at an all-time high, acceptance rates are at an all-time low.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Understanding these metrics and how your school is performing can help you set realistic goals and address potential gaps. To understand the key CRM metrics to track, you need to understand what they are precisely, what information they convey, and how they can help your school reach its marketing goals. What Are CRM Metrics?

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StandOut College Prep

AUGUST 17, 2023

As you familiarize yourself with the college application process, you begin to see exactly how time consuming and difficult applying to individual colleges are- going through different portals, having different sign-ins and payments. Before getting straight into the application, familiarize yourself with the platform!

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 23, 2024

Something we’ve noticed is how many students submitted class rank to Dartmouth. Dartmouth is an Ivy League university in Hanover, New Hampshire. It is the smallest of the Ivies, with around 4,500 undergrads, and Dartmouth is proud of its “small, rural school” reputation. Dartmouth is competitive to get into. We aren’t going to lie.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 26, 2023

Known for its strong academic programs, particularly in Business, Education, Law, and Nursing, it’s no wonder why many prospective students are wondering how to navigate Baylor’s admission requirements. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) How hard is it to get into Baylor? It is moderately difficult to get accepted to Baylor.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 29, 2023

The Claremont Colleges is a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate institutions, namely Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute. The Claremont McKenna College has a top NCAA Division III program.

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

In many ways, the process of applying to college with a GED diploma is similar to how students do it with a high school diploma. With a General Education Development (GED) diploma — sometimes referred to more simply as a General Education Diploma — you can apply to most colleges and universities in the U.S. What Is the GED?

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Simply Admissions

AUGUST 13, 2020

Over the next few months, we’ll discuss how students should navigate these changes. How do I find out a college’s current test policy? If I don’t submit test scores for a test blind or test optional school, how will the admissions counselors evaluate my application? Should I still sign up for an ACT/SAT?

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Anna Ivey Consulting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Spring is coming, bringing you a break from school and a little time to catch up if you’ve had a tough time staying on track in January and February. If you are operating on the schedule we suggested , you’ll either be taking no tests at all, or taking the SAT in the middle of the month, or doing final prep for the April ACT.

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