Tag: junior year

6 College Admissions Options to Consider

Posted by: admin on July 29th, 2019

Narrowing the choice to attend one particular school may be an obvious path for some students. These students can submit an early decision (ED) application in the fall and receive an early response. This is a binding agreement that requires attendance if accepted.  Early Decision I & II (ED) – ED I deadlines traditionally fall in […]

College Cousins: Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Olin College of Engineering

Posted by: admin on July 15th, 2019

Both located very close to Boston, these two universities stand just fifteen miles apart. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, founded in 1861, stands along the Charles River in Cambridge, while the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, founded in 1997, makes its suburban home in Needham amidst the digital powerhouses of the Route 128 Technology Corrirdor. […]

The Lessons of Jim Fowler

Posted by: admin on July 9th, 2019

June 4, 2019 I used to joke about being the “Marlon Perkins of test prep.” To better understand the experience of taking standardized tests, I “go into the field,” sit with a room of teens, and take official ACTs and SATs. This keeps me familiar with the energy — and the stress — often found […]

Some of Our Favorite Supplemental College Essay Prompts: 2019-2020 Edition

Posted by: admin on June 3rd, 2019

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?  Of course, you will head straight for the Common Application prompts and prepare to stress out choosing one idea.  But what about reading supplemental prompts and taking a […]

College Prep Tips: Transitioning from Junior to Senior Year

Posted by: admin on June 2nd, 2019

Before you jump ship and head off for your summer adventures, may I offer a bit of advice? Hold off from being lulled by the warm breezes of vacation plans and spend some time making a list and checking it twice! Below are some tips for finishing junior year strong, using the summer to your […]

College Essay Alchemy: A Tour of Supplemental Essay Prompts: 2018 Edition

Posted by: admin on June 2nd, 2019

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?  Of course, you will head straight for the Common Application prompts and prepare to stress out choosing one idea.  But what about reading supplemental prompts and taking a […]

College Cousins: University of Michigan and University of Wisconsin

Posted by: admin on May 30th, 2019

The University of Michigan and the University of Wisconsin are two big schools with big school spirit. Not only do both stand out as two of the very most popular public institutions in the U.S., both Michigan and Wisconsin consistently rank among the top public research universities in the country. They are located in two […]

The College Board’s New Adversity Score: What You Need to Know

Posted by: admin on May 28th, 2019

“Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!” – The Wizard of Oz As soon as their phones began buzzing with push notifications, my friends started forwarding me stories about the “new” SAT adversity score. What is the College Board doing? What does this score mean? Why is it secret? Within hours of the […]

College Essays in English Class

Posted by: admin on May 21st, 2019

My English Teacher Assigned My Class the College Essay – So I’m Good, Right? Experience in both the English classroom and college admissions has given me unique insight that helps me work effectively with students on their college essays. My students often tell me that their English teachers assigned the Common App prompts for a […]

When a Tutor Takes the ACT

Posted by: admin on May 21st, 2019

While I’ve tutored the ACT for six years, my April 13 ACT gave me a whole new appreciation for what my students go through. It was a humbling reminder of how daunting these tests can be. The test doesn’t impact any of my upcoming life decisions. I’ve already gone to college. I spent three years […]