When crafting a college list, parents and teachers will often suggest a certain limit, but in reality, there is no “magic number” of schools you should target. Ultimately, the process is limited by the finite amount of time you have to complete the applications. You only have so many hours […]

We’ve written previously regarding the difference between early action, early decision, and the variations on these application options. The follow-up question is: knowing the options available, should you apply Early Decision? This is particularly vexing for students who want to impress their top school by showing their dedication, but who may be hesitant […]

Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, distilling the essence of your identity into 650 words can be one of the more difficult parts of any application process. (Although it does bear mentioning that when this writer applied to colleges, she was allowed only 500 words. 150 extra words is pure […]

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized exam intended for high school sophomores or juniors to get a feel for the real SAT. Stellar performance can help students qualify for scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship competition. Is the PSAT like the SAT? The PSAT is very similar […]

It’s test day. You’ve really prepped for the SAT and you feel very strong on the math section. Your scores come out and you’re happy but confused: 800 in Math and a 650 in Reading and Writing. “It’s not the end of the world!” you say. You spend the next […]