Tag: ACT

The Truth About Prepping for the SAT or ACT

Posted by: admin on March 15th, 2019

By Ned Johnson & Aaron Golumbfskie Here are nine truths to keep in mind when prepping for the SAT or ACT. The most important factor in college admissions is your transcript. Unfortunately, the next most important factor is your standardized test scores, but never let test prep get in the way of acing school! Success […]

Should I Retake the SAT or ACT?

Posted by: admin on March 14th, 2019

Tuesday was the first day of spring, which is great news for most people but perhaps not if you’re a high school junior. Spring brings term papers, APs, and, possibly, another go at the SAT or ACT. You likely have taken at least one test at this point and might be wondering, “Should I take […]

The Air is Ripe With AP Exams, SAT Subject Tests (Oh, and Spring)

Posted by: admin on March 14th, 2019

revised March 8, 2020 Spring To-Do List Ah, spring! No more freezing rain and weather-related late starts. You’re finally creeping out from under the midterms and semester projects of winter, ready to embrace the growing season of a new year. As such, you’ll want to turn your attention to some of the excitement spring has […]

Space Inside & Out

Posted by: admin on March 14th, 2019

The New Year brings a cold snap – and a chance to evaluate our priorities, set our intentions, develop healthier habits, and approach our lives with greater mindfulness and grace. With new habits, we create new living spaces for ourselves, both inside and out. In our book, The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of […]

College Cousins: University of Delaware & University of Maryland

Posted by: admin on March 7th, 2019

The University of Delaware and the University of Maryland, two large mid-Atlantic universities, are both well known by name, but there’s a lot about them that you might not know. These are two large state universities, both located in small cities that are adjacent to more populous ones. College Park’s 32,000 residents only slightly outnumber […]

Making Time for Test Prep

Posted by: admin on March 6th, 2019

The spring semester is upon us, and with it brings AP exams, spring musicals, college visits, a new sports schedule, and, just maybe, another go at the SAT or ACT. So how do you find the time to balance all the competing demands on your time yet still prepare to do your best? Make it […]

Perfect Now

Posted by: admin on March 6th, 2019

I am such a baby when offered a legitimate excuse. For the last week, I’ve been regaling everyone I’ve “seen” with my tale of woe after recovering from a pretty agonizing eye surgery called photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). It’s Lasik’s more painful cousin, and it takes a few days to recover from it. Now that I’m […]

College Cousins: St. Andrews and U. of Edinburgh

Posted by: admin on March 3rd, 2019

Even if you’re not particularly inclined to check the history of each school, you will want to seek, and be impressed by, these early dates. The University of Edinburgh goes back to 1583 , impressive enough, but the University of St. Andrews marks its official start date in 1413 – the year this teaching institution […]

College Cousins: George Washington University and Boston University

Posted by: admin on March 3rd, 2019

Few American cities are as steeped in history as Washington and Boston. Each locale boasts a rich political and cultural context that spans more than two centuries, so it’s impossible not to be impressed with the surroundings of the two institutions we highlight in this issue. George Washington University is named for our first president—not […]

Attention Rising Seniors: Time to Start Your College Essay!

Posted by: admin on March 1st, 2019

As we enjoy this beautiful summer, I’m sure some of you rising seniors tingle with anticipation when you think, “Next year I’ll be a senior!” Right now, you’re probably directing your attention to fun in the sun, and perhaps, avoiding summer learning loss by getting involved in college programs, internships, or even service projects. But […]