Decisions, decisions! With acceptances in hand I hope you have wonderful options on the table. For most students cost is a consideration, so for guidance on appealing financial aid offers, take a look at this recent article as well as these two from previous years. ...
At this point in the year you should be in regular contact with your school counselor and you may have been asked to complete a questionnaire or brag sheet for him or her. Be thoughtful and thorough, since this information will help your counselor advise...
Final exams are approaching, and now is the time to create a study plan. Need some help? Smith Rivas is offering an excellent study skills session on April 22 at the Hill Center. After all, who wouldn’t want “Better Grades in Less Time?” To register,...
Your first high school final exams are coming up and they’re an important opportunity to boost your grades for the year. As you start to prepare, check out the “Better Grades in Less Time” workshop on April 22 at the Hill Center. Smith Rivas can...
Your school counselor’s midyear report has gone out by now, so check the portal of each of your colleges to make sure nothing is missing as admission committees make their final decisions. You should get notifications from all your schools by the beginning of April...
For all the DCPS and charter school students who took the SAT this week, I hope it went well. To those of you taking it tomorrow, be sure to get a good night’s sleep and review the test-day checklist in advance so you’ll be ready...
As you choose your junior year classes, remember that colleges consider the rigor of your curriculum in addition to your grades and test scores. I always recommend a course load that is challenging but not overwhelming. In other words, take the most challenging classes you...
Now that you’ve settled in, gotten some grades and joined some clubs, it’s time to start keeping a record of your high school experience. This will help you track your accomplishments and reflect on the growth you have over time in your academics and activities. ...
If you’re a Washington, DC senior and have applied to public colleges or universities, DC-area schools or HBCUs, the DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DC TAG) application is now available. Be sure to complete and submit this, as well as the FAFSA, as soon as possible...
Many students who are taking the March SAT and April ACT are working hard on test prep. There are so many options available now, including online videos and practice questions, interactive online courses and tutoring, in-person courses and tutoring, and of course old-school study guides. ...