Adminstration & Testing Blog

Top 10 Reasons to Work with an Independent College Counselor

Posted by: Maureen Delaney on September 15, 2023

Over the last three years, the college admissions process has been shaped by significant changes in our world…

When to Start ACT and SAT Test Preparation: Expert Advice by Ned Johnson

Posted by: Ned Johnson on August 31, 2023

Renowned French scientist Louis Pasteur discovered that the correct dose at the right time, enough to tax but…

Test-blind? Test-optional? A breakdown of the six significant admissions policies 

Posted by: Maureen Delaney on August 15, 2023

As we enter the 2023-2024 college admission year, over 1800 colleges remain test-optional. In addition, more than 80…

What the College Board Isn’t Telling You About the Digital SAT

Posted by: Aaron Golumbfskie on July 23, 2023

The College Board just released details about its much-hyped digital SAT. It will debut here in the US…

4 Reasons for Test Preparation in a test-optional world

Posted by: Ned Johnson on July 20, 2023

As a parent or student entering the college admissions process, you might need clarification on the choices before…

College Essay FAQs: Parent Edition

Posted by: Sierra Leickert on June 14, 2023

Essays are becoming an increasingly important part of the college application process. Essays are an opportunity to demonstrate…

Maintaining 6 Degrees of Separation: A parent’s guide to college planning

Posted by: Maureen Delaney on May 12, 2023

Soon your teen will be at college, and you won’t be there to make decisions for them. In this case,…

Dream School = More Competition for Your Student

Posted by: Maurice Jackson on May 12, 2023

“This is it. I’ve found my dream school.” As a parent, these words are likely golden in your…

Are you planning Spring Break college tours?

Posted by: Sierra Leickert, Educational Counselor on April 13, 2023

Spring Break is upon us, and many families capitalize on this time off from school by completing college tours. Utilizing…

Test Prep: How Soon is Too Soon?

Posted by: Aaron Golumbfskie on April 10, 2023

We get tons of questions from sophomores about when to start preparing for the SAT or ACT. In…

You are not going to break math. Just try something.

Posted on April 5, 2023

I was working with a student the other day on some Algebra 2 concepts and the kid was…

Late to the ACT/SAT Party? Why Junior-Year Students Still Have Time to Prepare and Improve Scores

Posted by: Ned Johnson on March 14, 2023

If you are the parent of a junior-year student who hasn’t taken the ACT or SAT yet, you…