Here are some valuable insights on interpreting the ‘New” PSAT/NMSQ scores by Nancy Griesner at the Examiner.com. Students lucky enough to navigate the College Board website and successfully retrieve PSAT/NMSQ test scores from October are probably wondering what to make of the dizzying number of scores. As part of the redesign and repackaging of SAT-related products, the College Board has…
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…
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…
Letters of Recommendation (LOR’s) are among the factors considered in a college’s decision to accept or reject you. Admissions Officers (AO’s) learn how to glean more useful information from these letters than you may think. If you’re a senior applying to highly selective colleges this fall and you haven’t started working with recommenders yet, you should…
Finally, the Common App announced in September that it will no longer include a question about the high school disciplinary history of applicants. That’s a pointless question that needed to go, since most high schools don’t report disciplinary histories to colleges. Additionally, it’s one more issue that affects minority kids more than majority kids. For…
What will your letters of recommendation say about you? Will they make you stand out from other applicants? Here’s how you can ensure that you receive recommendations that help your college application to shine! First, who are the best people to ask to write a recommendation? Standard letters of recommendation: Guidance counselors and teachers from your junior…
It’s summertime, and summer college prep may be the furthest thing from your mind. But even as you enjoy your summer break, you’d be wise to use this free time to your advantage. If you’re a rising senior, know that September will come all too soon. By the time school starts, you should have a final…