Applying early decision means you have to submit your application in October or early November. This is several months before the regular application dates. Understanding the pros and cons of applying early decision will also help you make a more informed decision. Advantages of Applying Early Decision Early decision increases your chances of getting admission …
How Can I Create a High School Class Schedule with College Prep in Mind?
College prep starts early, and there are many important elements that factor into it. One key element is your high school schedule. And not just junior and senior years, all four. Knowing that the classes you take are important, how can you create an ideal high school class schedule that will impress admissions teams? Academic …
Do You Sign Up For Freshman Classes At Orientation?
Registering for freshman classes can be both exciting and challenging. Some students find it simply overwhelming to navigate their way through all of the classes offered and make a decision. Fortunately, most colleges organize the orientation in a way that makes it easier for new students to make informed decisions and sign up for freshman …
What is the Common Black College Application?
The Common Application is well-known and well-used when it comes to applying to colleges. The Common Black College Application (CBCA) is a similar process with some key features. Whereas most of the time you pay application fees to each college you submit an application to, the Common Black College App allows you to apply to …
Do Teacher Recommendations Really Make A Difference To Your College Admission Chances?
It may not seem like a teacher letter of recommendation for college will make any difference to your college admission chances. After all, you have submitted your high school grades and a personal essay. Plus, information about your extracurricular activities. That should be enough for admissions officers to evaluate your application. So why do colleges …
Should You Write About Money in Your College Essay?
There are several stories online about students who impressed colleges with their outstanding college essays that revolved around money. However, what you don’t read about are the thousands of college essays about money that failed to serve their purpose. So don’t get blindly swayed by these news articles and success stories. Writing about money in …
Is the New SAT Easier Than the Old SAT?
As many of you know, the SAT underwent a huge redo in March of 2016. The College Board changed a number of aspects of the exam, including the formatting, content, and timing. However, is the new SAT easier than the old SAT? In many ways, it is. How the New SAT is Easier No More …
Benefits of Taking Both the PreACT and the PSAT
Why take the PSAT and the PreACT? When you’re in your sophomore and junior years, you may be starting to decide whether you’ll be taking the SAT or the ACT for your college applications. This should also be the time you’re signing up for the prep exams: the PreACT and the PSAT. While many students …
What is the TOEFL?
If you live in the United States or another English majority speaking country, it’s quite possible you’ve never heard of the TOEFL. It stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. However, if English wasn’t your first language, you may have to take it to attend a college in another country. Here are the …
Should I Take Both the ACT and SAT?
We’ve discussed some of the pros and cons of taking both ACT and SAT. Recent statistics show that many high school students—especially those applying to more exclusive schools—are taking both tests. But statistics cannot make a decision for you, especially when it is not necessary to take both standardized tests. Here are some questions you …