With schools closed and limited testing available, some colleges have decided to go test optional for the 2020-2021 application year.  Right now a little more than two dozen colleges that typically required test scores, plan to be test optional. So, should your child still take a college admissions test? If possible, yes.  Colleges use test… Read More

Summer vacation is right around the corner and school will become a fleeting memory as visions of beaches, swimming pools, and gaming take over your teenager’s brain. If you have a rising high school senior, here’s what your child could be doing this summer…working on their college applications. Sounds crazy, right? Think about it. Now… Read More

Most colleges require one or two letters of recommendation from teachers in support of a student’s college application.  Before asking a teacher, look over your college list and review admission requirements.  There are colleges that do not want letters and colleges that will only accept one letter. Identify which colleges require letters of recommendation and… Read More

With an inbox full of emails from a variety of colleges—some that you are interested in and others that you are not, how do you keep everything organized?  Most importantly, how do you as a parent keep on top of correspondences from colleges that are only emailed to your child? You would need direct access… Read More

College campuses are closed due COVID-19 and you planned on using spring break to visit college campuses, what now?    Take a virtual tour!  From the comfort of your home, you and your child can explore an endless list of college campuses.  You Visit and eCampusTours offer tours of colleges and universities with an official tour guide.  The… Read More

Current high school juniors who would ordinarily be starting the college process this spring are most likely at a loss wondering how to begin.  Unable to take college admission tests and with college campuses closed for tours, figuring out which colleges are a good fit has become a little challenging. Here is the good news,… Read More

Although schools are closed and multiple events have been cancelled or put on hold, AP Testing will still take place this year.  Students will be taking their AP tests in the comfort of their homes.  The AP Program/College Board are in the process of developing 45 minute online open response tests for students enrolled in… Read More

With schools closed, juniors and seniors who signed up to take the SAT, ACT, or are enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses are wondering what to do. College Board has cancelled the March 28 and May 2 SAT exam dates.  At the moment they still plan to administer the June 2 SAT depending on the… Read More

Spring is in the air and it is the time of year most high schools begin the course selection process, with students deciding what classes they will take next year.  Here are some things to keep in mind as you help your child plan for a successful year: How to get ahead:  Listen to teacher… Read More

With acceptance rates in the single digits, why are so many students compelled to throw their application into the pool with hopes of attending an Ivy League school? Known initially for their outstanding performance in athletics, the term Ivy League was coined in 1954 naming the NCAA athletic conference division for Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University… Read More