The college admissions process can be stressful and uncertain, and unfortunately this year the COVID-19 virus is adding to that uncertainty. Seniors are waiting on the last round of admission offers, and many are considering additional visits to make their final decisions by May 1. ...
Road Map, Seniors, Uncategorized / 07.03.2020
Road Map for March: Seniors
March can be stressful as many of you are on pins and needles anticipating your last round of admission offers. The waiting can be hard but keep in mind that by the beginning of April you’ll have all your choices in hand and the ball...
Juniors, Road Map, Uncategorized / 07.03.2020
Road Map for March: Juniors
Congratulations to all of you who took the SAT in school this week and good luck to those who are taking it next weekend. If this is your first "real" standardized test, it's a good starting point to help you start developing your college list. ...
Road Map, Sophomores, Uncategorized / 07.03.2020
Road Map for March: Sophomores
Tenth grade is the perfect time to explore colleges, and meeting with admissions representatives locally is a great way to start. There are a couple of college fairs coming up in Maryland and one in Northern Virginia in the next few weeks, and college representatives...
Freshmen, Road Map, Uncategorized / 07.03.2020
Road Map for March: Freshmen
You're probably watching from the sidelines right now as your 11th grade friends are knee deep in standardized testing. Although your "real" exams are a long way off, you may be taking diagnostic tests like the PreACT or PSAT 8/9. These are a useful way...
Road Map, Seniors, Uncategorized / 16.02.2020
Road Map for February: Seniors
Now that most application deadlines are out of the way, I hope you're getting a chance to catch your breath. As acceptances and financial aid offers continue to come in, DC students should complete the DC TAG application now if there are any eligible schools...
Juniors, Road Map, Uncategorized / 16.02.2020
Road Map for February: Juniors
If you're taking the March SAT or April ACT you are probably deep into test prep now. As juniors look ahead to these exams, it's a good idea to plan for any additional test dates you might want to take advantage of. My goal for...
Road Map, Sophomores, Uncategorized / 16.02.2020
Road Map for February: Sophomores
Many 10th graders took the PSAT in October, but some schools also offer the PSAT 10. This is actually the same test but it's given between late February and the end of April instead. It's a good opportunity to get a read on your strengths...
Freshmen, Road Map, Uncategorized / 16.02.2020
Road Map for February: Freshmen
You’re halfway through the year and around this time most students are choosing classes for 10th grade. According to the IECA’s recent survey, taking a rigorous curriculum in high school is at least as important as a high GPA and test scores. As you choose...
Road Map, Uncategorized / 10.02.2020
New Survey: What Colleges Are Looking For
The Independent Educational Consultants Association has released the results of its recent survey on what colleges look for in high school students. While every institution has its own criteria and priorities that it weighs in the application process, this list can help students understand the...