I hope you’ve been enjoying some down time and are ready to start working on applications. Most students are familiar with the Common Application, which you can work on until July 27, when it goes offline. Then on August 1 it will reopen for the...
Junior year is the big year for standardized testing and now is the time to plan ahead. A number of schools have recently changed their testing requirements, so start reviewing policies for schools you’re interested in. Highly selective schools are the most likely to require...
As the school year ends, take a break before refocusing and getting started on your college applications. Most students will complete the Common Application, and many should also complete the Coalition Application as well; it’s required for a few schools, including the University of Maryland,...
To those of you in the midst of APs exams, good luck! Many of you have also taken your first SAT or ACT and have scores, or will have them shortly. If you're planning another sitting, register now and figure out your prep plan. Summer can...
I'm pleased to announce two sessions I'm offering on college planning. On May 10 I'll be hosting College Admissions: A Road Map for 9th and 10th Grade Students at the Hill Center, followed by A Road Map for the Class of 2019 on May 16. Both sessions will cover what...
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...
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...
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. ...
As colleges start back up after winter break, this is a good time to plan your campus visits for the new semester; check out these tips for campus tours and these spring semester open house events. If you like college sports, you might be able to...
With your PSAT scores in hand, your next step is to take a practice ACT, compare scores, and develop a testing plan. Many test prep companies offer free diagnostic tests as part of their marketing outreach, and you can also print a full practice test...