College Admissions Guidance
Blog posts about college admissions topics such as essays, extracurriculars, planning, mental health, etc.
Grade specific advice
Mar 11, 2022
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- 9th grade parent night programs
- Plan carefully the international language choice; make sure it's one you will carry for 4-years; two years of one language and 2-years of another don't mean...
Personal branding for college
Feb 13, 2022
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| Why Your Personal Brand MattersWhy is it important for colleges to know who you are, and what your brand is? College admissions committees will be looking at your application for several... |
ADHD challenges for high schoolers FAQs
Sep 29, 2021
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What challenges do students with ADHD face?
A changing school environment
School can present challenges for many children with ADHD. Because ADHD symptoms include difficulty with attention...
A changing school environment
School can present challenges for many children with ADHD. Because ADHD symptoms include difficulty with attention...
Colleges that produce the highest # of PhDs
Sep 27, 2021
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These colleges produce the highest percentage of eventual doctorate recipients in the humanities, natural sciences, and social and behavior sciences. Institutions are listed in rank order and based...
How do I get improve my child's chance of getting into a top school?
Sep 26, 2021
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- Prepare early. ...
- Nurture academic development. ...
- Focus on strengths and interests. ...
- Leave room for autonomy. ...
- Emphasize extracurricular activities. ...
- Pursue excellent test scores. ... ...
Should You Self-Study for an AP Exam? 5 Key Factors
Sep 26, 2021
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Whether or not self-studying is the right approach for you will depend on five key factors.
Should You Self-Study for an AP Exam? 5 Key Factors
Factor 1: Which AP Exam You Want to Self-Study For...
Should You Self-Study for an AP Exam? 5 Key Factors
Factor 1: Which AP Exam You Want to Self-Study For...
The Forgotten Middle school: : Ensuring Students are on Target for College and Career Readiness by High School
Sep 26, 2021
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The process of preparing students to make successful transitions from middle school to high school is just as important as the process of preparing them to make successful transitions from high...
What are the best electives to take in middle school?
Sep 26, 2021
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These fare un and unique middle school electives that students love taking—and teachers love teaching!
- Kitchen Science. This elective combines the principles of science with the fun of...
What is college readiness for middle school students?
Sep 26, 2021
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Students should casually go to local college visits with parents, make it a fun experience. They should investigate different career pathways at career fairs. They should take assessments to...
Merit scholarship, who gets it?
Sep 23, 2021
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The merit scholarship criteria are part of your college's list planning and should be documented as such part of your final priorities for the admissions. Finding colleges that give good merit...
Advanced Placements (AP) testing! Why bother? Why NOT bother too much either?
Sep 23, 2021
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What is the purpose of AP credits?
AP courses give you the experience of an introductory level college or university class while you're in high school. You might also get...
AP courses give you the experience of an introductory level college or university class while you're in high school. You might also get...
Majors in subjects like English, philosophy, psychology, and sociology?
Sep 23, 2021
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We students are way too focused on a STEM education. While the benefits of STEM are awesome and tangible, don't disregard the humanities subjects. those make you whole. Shreya, my older daughter is...
