Tag: junior year

Understanding the ACT Math Section – Questions, Strategies & More

Posted by: admin on August 2nd, 2024

About the ACT Math Section In many ways, the ACT Math section is the most straightforward section on the whole test. It’s the one with questions that are most like those you’ve encountered in school. In addition, it’s the only section of the ACT where you can see your score improve simply by being in […]

Understanding the SAT Reading Section – Questions, Strategies and More

Posted by: admin on August 2nd, 2024

About the SAT Reading Section Unlike the ACT, which features separate English and Reading sections, the SAT has only one Reading and Writing section, which includes both reading comprehension questions (the focus of this blog) and grammar questions (the subject of the next). The other major difference between the reading sections of the ACT and […]

Test Prep: How Soon is Too Soon?

Posted by: admin on April 5th, 2024

We get tons of questions from sophomores about when to start preparing for the SAT or ACT. Most years, we advise students to hold off on any test prep until sophomore year is in the books. Why? Well, the number one indicator related to college options is grades, so taking care of grades and coursework […]

Some of Our Favorite Supplemental Essay Prompts (2022-2023 edition)

Posted by: admin on June 6th, 2022

A review of essay prompts can be a great way to prepare for the writing process.  I am supposed to write roughly 650 words — but on what?  Now, you will probably head straight for the Common Application prompts and prepare to stress out choosing one idea. But what about reading supplemental prompts and taking a mental walk […]

January ’tis the Season for Summer Plans

Posted by: admin on May 25th, 2022

January may seem like a silly time to start thinking about summer, but in fact, now is the perfect time to start looking ahead. By the time the school year ends, you’ll have spent many months working diligently to learn all that academic stuff. It’s important to know that plenty of education research essentially proves […]

Authenticity and Your College Applications

Posted by: admin on March 30th, 2022

The college search process can be both exciting and anxiety-inducing. I believe this to be especially true now, during the age of COVID, when schools have revamped their respective websites to provide copious amounts of information in place of in-person visits. Among the various pages that you’ve read during your search, I am certain that […]

5 Things for Waiting Seniors (& Other Teens) To Do Around Washington, DC

Posted by: admin on February 10th, 2022

The state of suspense that comes after hitting the submit button on your college applications is not an enviable position, to say the least. You’re likely playing out every possible scenario in your head – admitted, denied, wait-listed – trying to formulate a plan for every outcome. Every waking (and sleeping) hour is consumed by […]

How To Plan a Campus Tour

Posted by: admin on February 10th, 2022

Campus visits are a vital part of your college research, and there’s no substitute for putting your feet on the ground and trying a campus on for size. A good fit is made in the details. So, when planning a campus tour, and moving through your college visits, remember to check out everything: academic programs, […]

In-Person School: A Return to Normalcy?

Posted by: admin on February 3rd, 2022

Students, families, and teachers alike were looking forward to returning to the school building this year, hoping to regain semblances of their normal routines. After last year’s virtual school and hybrid schedules, many students were eager to return to the building full-time, longing for the opportunity to socialize in person and engage in extracurricular activities […]

“What Are You Doing for Others?”

Posted by: admin on January 13th, 2022

Community service has been on my mind a lot lately. When January rolls around, we have two huge opportunities to think about the role that service can play in our lives. On the third Monday in January, we celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A few weeks later, on the third […]