The essay portion of the SAT and the Writing section of the ACT are both optional.  According to the Prep Scholar blog (as of May 2019),...

Although senior year may be just getting started, college application season is already here!  Many colleges are accepting applications...

Enrollment decision made? Check! College housing selected? Check! Credit card for college – What?!  Should I get a credit card? Before...

If you are a junior, you should plan to take the PSAT test in October.  It’s offered at your school and you should check with your school...

How do you like to learn? Do you like to talk to the teachers, raise your hand and stay after class?  Or do you prefer to learn by being...

You said it when you were a child, “I can’t wait to be a grown-up!” Your parents asked you, “When will you act like an adult?” Is high...

There is more to going to college than showing up on campus the first day with schedule and books in hand.  Whether it is next summer or...

One of the biggest changes for freshman year is a new peer group.  You may have friends that you’ve been with since the beginning of high...

It will soon be time to ask your teachers and/or your counselor for letters of recommendations. But before doing that it helps to have...

One of the big questions you have as a student (and your parents too) is ‘Where will I be living next year?” Be sure to explore the...

Have you considered studying abroad?  What if you could study abroad for your entire college experience rather than just one semester? ...

It may feel like Santa just finished his rounds yesterday, but are you done with your college applications? There are multiple steps to...

The process of applying to college has become increasingly strategic for both students and colleges.  Gone are the days of mailing a...

Have you considered taking a year off after high school? What? Is that insane?! Not at all. This is the perfect moment to take a deep...

Many college applications require you to select a major or state that you are “undeclared”. But what is the best way to choose a major?...

Identify which statement below applies to you to help determine the best timing for the test. Juniors Using the test dates for your...

You are on the home stretch! Only a few more weeks and your college applications will soon be done. Here are 5 ways you can keep sane...

How competitive for admissions will you be at a given school? This is based on several factors. Some factors are more objectively...