Is it bad to take the SAT or ACT lots of times? What is Score Choice and which colleges use it? When and where do I need to submit official test scores? If I submit a superscore, will colleges see my lower subscores and evaluate those too? We’re answering all those questions and more so you can submit your scores (or not submit them) with confidence!
College Applications: A Playbook for Parents
College Tours with Olivia: Johns Hopkins
College Tours with Olivia: George Washington
College Tours with Olivia: American
College Tours with Olivia: Georgetown
4 Tips for Getting Organized this School Year
I still remember my first semester transition to college, where it simply did not seem possible to complete all the work that was assigned to me. Luckily, I got in touch with an organizational coach who completely changed my relationship with my work and learning using strategies I still use today. Here are my top 4 tips:
How To Answer Those “Weird” Supplemental Essay Questions
While most college essay questions are relatively straightforward, some are downright bizarre. Take, for instance, Dartmouth’s question which states simply: “Celebrate your nerdy side.” So how do you answer these weird questions? Former Admissions Officer Olivia breaks it down.
Race-Conscious Admission is Over: What Does This Mean for US and International Applicants?
At the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that “colleges and universities can no longer take race into consideration as a specific basis in admissions.”
The full implications of this decision, including how it will affect students applying in the upcoming 2023-24 admissions cycle and in future cycles, are still unclear. For now, here is what we know (and what we don’t know).
College Tours with Olivia: Dartmouth
For her final New England college visit this summer, College Advisor Olivia got the chance to head up to beautiful Hanover, New Hampshire. Last stop: Dartmouth College!