There has been a lot of news about the new SAT, but what will the redesign mean for students in 2016? Nothing! It is the class of 2017 who will be affected by the changes and who should take note of them. There are no simple answers. The new SAT test is designed to create…
Standardized entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT play a major role in the college admission process. The SAT is administered by the College Board and measures skill or natural intelligence. The American College Testing Program (ACT) is administered by ACT Inc. and measures achievement in the core curriculum areas. It is based on…
There are many questions to think about when planning for college, so get started now! When it comes to searching for colleges, do you have any in mind? Do you know where you want to apply? How much help do you want finding ways to pay for college? When you imagine college, what are you…
Klaar College Consulting is offering several educational seminars to help students and parents to prepare for applying for college. The seminars will be led by Charlotte Klaar, Ph.D., Director of Klaar College Consulting, and Dianne Keilholtz, M.S., a Nationally Certified Counselor who recently joined Klaar College Consulting as an Independent Educational Consultant. The seminars will…
So you’ve got good grades, participate in extracurricular activities, and know exactly what you want to major in—but you’re still worried about getting into the college of your dreams. You need something that is going to set you apart from the other applicants and make you stand out to a college admissions board. That one…
There is nothing quite like the joy of finding something unexpected under the Christmas tree. Or the rush of pleasure when you visit someplace that you did not expect to like and end up having the best time, or eating a scrumptious meal, or simply finding a new friend. Visiting alternative college campuses which you…
The financial fallout from the pandemic lockdown, along with declining birth rates, could benefit top students by giving them a streamlined application process and college scholarships. Called “direct admissions,” the process allows admissions officers to review the electronic profiles of high school students and contact those deemed to be an ideal match with the particular…
I recently decided to film a Facebook Live video with my colleague, Amy Haskell, owner of Total Writing Enrichment. Amy is a tutor and English teacher, and she works with students in all phases of learning to write, including the college essay. We had a great discussion about what students and parents should focus on…
Writing a Winning Essay Essays have always been a key part of a college application, but now they’re more important than ever! A well-written essay provides insight into your student’s unique personality, passions, values, and goals. That said, the essay must be the student’s own work and ideas. It’s okay to brainstorm topics with you…
Navigating the high seas of college admissions can be intimidating and stressful for busy families. Because it can overwhelm, many students don’t fully explore their options, an approach that often culminates in attending a college that isn’t right for them. Finding and being accepted by a college that is right can be the difference between success and failure…