The simple answer is probably longer than you think. 

The ACT or SAT are lengthy standardized tests, and there’s a lot of content to review…

You can start working on your college essays whenever you want. The key to getting started is figuring out which colleges you want to apply to, since that will determine the specific essays that you will need to write…

First, these standardized tests are, like all standardized tests, a very limited way to view an individual’s true aptitudes. They only test certain types of knowledge and skills, so…

Some things are a matter of personal preference.

My personal preference is to establish some kind of strategy...

The answer is no.

You may not know this, but there are many…

The old SAT test was on paper. You had a test booklet and an answer sheet where you bubbled in your answers.

The new SAT test is…

Summertime is an opportunity to take a deep dive into disciplines you are considering for your major in college.

While there are endless options, here’s a few ideas:

Do you see yourself studying a highly specialized discipline in the world of science?

Ever since the outset of the pandemic, many colleges and universities are now saying that SAT or ACT test scores are “optional.” So now you’re wondering if you should undertake the lengthy process of studying for and taking these tests…

Ever since the outset of the pandemic, many colleges and universities are now saying that SAT or ACT test scores are “optional.”

So now you’re wondering if you should undertake the lengthy process of studying for and taking these tests…

Certainly, the best time to ask a teacher for a letter of recommendation is during the time frame when you’re in their class— and then again at the beginning of your application cycle.

Sometimes I feel like people are embarrassed to ask this, like they feel that they should already magically know what to study in college. The truth is, no one ever magically knows this.

Professional development is whatever you want it to be. It just means that you are taking whatever you are learning and finding ways to apply it in the real world. And by ‘real world,’ I mean the global economy and workforce. 

I often hear from students and parents that they don’t feel like they getting an accurate reading on a college or university when I go on guided tours. If you’re feeling like this, it’s for good reason.

I get asked this question a lot. My simple answer is this: It’s never too early, and it’s never too late.

Academic rigor is the name of the game. If you want to gain admissions to a certain program or area of study, then your paper trail should reflect your commitment as a student.

A college application essay is your opportunity to be your authentic self. You should write whatever you want. The goal is to convey who you really are and what you stand for!