Selecting the right SAT prep course can significantly impact your student's college admission prospects. New Jersey offers a wide range of SAT prep options, each promising improved scores and increased confidence. But how can you determine the best SAT prep…
Preparing for the ACT is a crucial step toward college admission, and choosing the right test preparation method is essential to maximizing your score. In New Jersey, one-on-one tutoring and group classes are two popular options which each have their…
Choosing the right ACT tutor can make all the difference when preparing for one of the most critical exams in a high school student's life. But with so many tutoring options available in New Jersey, how do you select the…
The ACT is one of the most important tests a high school student will take. With college admissions becoming increasingly competitive, securing a strong ACT score can significantly enhance a student's college application. But preparing for this exam can feel…
I am literally begging families to please stop focusing exclusively on Ivy League colleges. Everywhere I look, it's Ivy this and Ivy that. Even other SAT and college admission services like ours, they advertise themselves as, "We get this percent…
Today we're talking about guarantees. Everybody wants one, but there are no guarantees in life. A college's graduation rate is no guarantee your student will graduate on time or at all. Their average six-months-out-of-college employment rate is no guarantee your…
The ACT is a key component of the college admissions process. For students in New Jersey, proper preparation can make all the difference. Whether you're aiming for a top-tier school, looking to qualify for scholarships, or just trying to boost…
Today we're talking about college graduation rates. Did you know that when the federal government publishes those at CollegeScorecard.ed.gov, they're actually showing you the 8-year graduation rate? And I don't think most students want to take eight years to get…
It's the time of year when guidance counselors are sending home class selections for next school year. And that leaves high school students and their parents wondering which are the right classes to take next school year. Middle school is…
Today we're talking about the different resources you can look forward to at college. Moving away to college is a big transition: you have to be responsible for yourself and maybe independent in a way you've never been before. Colleges…
Today, we are discussing registering for the SAT and ACT with testing accommodations. If your student has an IEP, 504 plan, or other disabilities they may be eligible for testing accommodations. This includes extra time, extra breaks, or whatever they…
Today I want to give you a longer explanation where I’m going to talk to every junior about the year ahead for college admissions. Right now it's January, and this junior year is going to be your year for college…
Today I want to talk to seniors working their way through the mountainous process of applying to college. You may be working on things like your essays and your applications, but you want to keep in mind that you're not…
Today I want to talk to juniors about college recommendation letters. Most colleges ask for three letters: one is going to come from your guidance counselor, and the other two can come technically from whomever you want, but at least…