ACT and SAT Questions Answered Tonight
Free Diagnostic ACT/SAT This Saturday
Yesterday I spoke to a mom about registration for our ACT and SAT Prep tutoring and classes that start right after New Year’s. She asked me a common question: “Should my son take both?” The answer: “No.” Sorta. Many 11th (and some 10th) graders waste too much time preparing for both the ACT and SAT,…
Why 95% of Families Fail at College Planning
Lotta Class of 2019 Seniors on edge this week, waiting (by checking 28x per day) for Early Decision notices to come out. It’s a big deal to find out where you’e headed to college. I certainly don’t begrudge anyone for setting a goal and going after it, you-know-whats-to-the-wall. I was one of those kids too, back…
Applying for Financial Aid: Does it Hurt Chances of Admission?
Today: One college financial aid and admissions question, two separate clients. One hailed from Queens County, NY, the other: Serbia. (I know, we have the most random business 🙂 The issue on the table: does applying for financial aid hurt chances of admission? Specifically, should I check the “yes” box on the Common Application? I discussed this on…
Thoughts On the Harvard Admissions Lawsuit
ACT/SAT Prep Small Group Classes | Inner Circle Have you heard about the lawsuit against Harvard, brought by an Asian-American who didn’t get in (and other interested parties, of course)? I admit that I’ve sorta been paying attention to it, some days more than others. I also admit that I did find it interesting when part of…