Tag: junior year

When I Was Your Age

Posted by: admin on May 21st, 2019

Last week, a student walked into our office looking a little down. He was less zippy than usual. No smiles or jokes. He surrendered himself to a lobby chair and stared into space rather than chatting with the other kids. Missing was the banter that is typical of this kid. Clearly, he was not himself. […]

Grades, Scores, and the Winning Team: March Madness and Other College Admissions Factors

Posted by: admin on May 16th, 2019

It’s been a wild ride in the world of colleges this past year. Rich and powerful players have been laid low. Celebrated institutions have been in the spotlight. Those denied the chance they sought to move to the next level have wondered whether the entire system is rigged. We are talking, of course, about the […]

AP US Government & Politics (NSL) Redesigned: What You Need To Know

Posted by: admin on May 2nd, 2019

Thinking of taking AP US Government – or AP NSL, as it’s known to MoCo students? Or are you already deep in the course and looking ahead to the AP exam? Either way, you probably have heard about the recent course redesign, and here’s what you need to know. Unlike the recent redesign of APUSH […]

College Visit Checklist: 8 Tips for the Perfect Visit

Posted by: admin on April 30th, 2019

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 you are visiting, remember to check out what stands out about the college and campus culture. You’ll want to take a look at everything: academic programs, campus location, […]

Is Working Too Hard Holding You Back?

Posted by: admin on April 30th, 2019

It’s easy to tell ourselves that we just have to study more. Work harder. That’s it. Just buckle down, put in more time, and we’ll all get the grades we want. It’s rare that we look up from our frantic activity to ask: Is putting in the time really equivalent to hard work? Does hard […]

College Cousins: Amherst, Brown and Hamilton: Beyond the Core Curriculum

Posted by: admin on April 29th, 2019

Oh, those pesky core curriculum requirements. They do ensure students get a broad education spanning the arts and humanities, STEM and the social sciences. But they also can get in the way of specialized pursuits, not to mention personal preference. If you imagine needing a more flexible undergrad education, you should take a look at […]

National College Decision Day: May 1

Posted by: admin on April 29th, 2019

This coming Wednesday is National College Decision Day, which falls on May 1 every year. This is the deadline by which almost all college applicants must choose an undergraduate school. Here are a few pointers to remember, now that you’ve likely made your decision about college. First: CONGRATULATIONS! It feels good, doesn’t it? The whole […]

College Cousins: the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and the Carnegie Mellon University College of Fine Arts

Posted by: admin on April 28th, 2019

Selecting a college is challenging for almost everyone, but what is it like for students who have a special, creative talent that they want to pursue in college? Does that agenda make pursuit of a college choice more focused and simpler or more complex and thus harder? For students interested in the visual and performing […]

How NOT to Take a Practice Test

Posted by: admin on April 25th, 2019

Practice testing is an essential part of your prep for a standardized test. When taking a practice SAT, ACT, or other standardized exam, you’ll get the opportunity to answer former or approximate test questions in a simulated testing environment. The feedback you will receive and the stamina you will build by sitting for practice tests […]

AP Exam Prep Strategies

Posted by: admin on April 22nd, 2019

Spring has sprung, and all you want to do is to go enjoy the sunshine, explore the outdoors (apart from those pesky allergies), and relax after a long winter and a longer school year. But spring also means that AP exams are approaching quickly. Maybe you’re taking your first AP class, or maybe you’re wondering […]