Congratulations to those of you who have received good news on Early Decision applications. Since these are binding agreements, you have a relatively short to do list: Let your recommenders know you’ve been admitted and thank them! Withdraw all other applications you have submitted. Update...
Many people use the new year as an opportunity to take stock and set goals. As you’re doing this, start making your record of accomplishment a bit more formalized. You can start an account in the Common Application and the Coalition Application anytime and start...
Did you make resolutions or set goals for 2019? One technique is to imagine yourself at the end of the year and what you'd like to be able to say you've done. Then come up with a plan to make those things happen. You can...
We’re barely into the new year, but believe it or not it's time to start thinking about the summer. If you're planning to get a job or internship this year, start networking now. How do you do that? Think about people you know who do...
You’re probably in the homestretch on your applications, and might be looking forward to a lighter workload in the spring semester. You’ve earned that, but don’t let everything drop. Your midyear report will go to colleges soon and a final report will be sent as...
PSAT scores will be released next week and as students gear up for standardized tests, I'm pleased to be partnering with AdeptPrep Tutoring to offer Plan Ahead for Success! College Admission Testing for the Class of 2020. This free information session takes place Saturday, December 15 at the Cleveland...
If you took the PSAT you’ll be getting your scores soon. Have you created an account at Raise.me? Be sure to enter information about taking the exam and your results and research some of the colleges that offer microscholarships for your scores. It’s a great time...
My priority for freshmen is always to lay the foundation for a successful high school experience. How is high school going so far? As you look back on 2018 and ahead to 2019, what do you hope to achieve in the new year? Think about...
Plan ahead for success! PSAT scores will be released in December, and Claster Educational Services is partnering with AdeptPrep to offer a free information session as juniors gear up for standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT and Subject Tests. We'll discuss how to choose the right...
Claster Educational Services is currently offering a special on standardized testing plans. Students will take a practice ACT (provided) and we will use PSAT scores (arriving in December) to recommend which of these exams the student should take, as well as any additional exams that...