Educational Articles

Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

What, educationally speaking, makes the difference between an effective business person from a founder? Moreover, can entrepreneurship be taught? Lindsay talks about some of the classes she wishes every entrepreneur could take!

Finding Your Springboard

Finding Your Springboard

In addition to providing a framework for how to learn new techniques or perform in challenging situations, Adam believes sports have actually served as a platform for academic development. Read more about how Adam’s love for soccer has influenced his academic interests!

Getting in, Not Getting In, and “Ch ch ch changes…”

Getting in, Not Getting In, and “Ch ch ch changes…”

The idea of entering college is scary and as an essay coach, David knows exactly how to application process goes. But he also reminds us that every experience comes down to what we make of it. So sure… change is scary, but embrace it!

How To Make Deadlines Work For You

How To Make Deadlines Work For You

While applying to college is a right of passage, it’s also many students’ first encounters with the demands they will encounter in the professional world. The truth is, the college application process can be a valuable learning experience in preparation for a deadline-driven professional life. See what Lindsay has to say about managing your workflow!

The Many Benefits of Reading

The Many Benefits of Reading

This Thanksgiving, Jamie is most thankful for the value of reading. Why? The ability to read at a high level gives you better chance to flourish not only in standardized testing but also in a professional and personal setting!

3 Words You Should Be Using Instead of 'Pitch' in Your Next Presentation

3 Words You Should Be Using Instead of 'Pitch' in Your Next Presentation

The application process is a chance to sell yourself. The issue, it seems, isn't the process; rather, it's the word. So, if we're not actually pitching, what are we doing? As an applicant to a university or job or as a company seeking new business, if we ban the word "pitch," what words do we use instead?

Are You Losing Points on Your ACT or SAT?

Are You Losing Points on Your ACT or SAT?

LP has just launched a new system for grading practice tests using auto-scanning, just like the official ACT and SAT. Now that we are using a similar grading protocol to the official tests, it is making us wonder whether students sometimes miss out on points by not taking enough care with their bubbling. Here are some tips to make sure you don’t lose those points!

The SAT Changes...Again.

The SAT Changes...Again.

The SAT announced last week that the test will be further altered since its March 2016 redesign to address complaints about the new format. As always, we're here to help as you map our your next steps and are happy to answer any questions you might have.

Re-Ranking the Rankings

Re-Ranking the Rankings

It’s fall again, so the U.S. News & World Report’s list of top colleges has been released. But while we look at the criteria of the schools that made this list, Julia reminds us that more and more colleges are moving away from numerical evaluation of applicants, and instead emphasizing the “holistic” nature of their application processes. Read more about how applicants should consider doing the same!