Did you get some R & R over winter break? I hope you had an opportunity to reflect on 2017 and think about what you want out of 2018. There are things you can do this year to lay the groundwork for a successful and...
I hope your 2018 is off to a great start! What are your planning for the new year? The cold days and long nights can make it hard to stay motivated at this time of year, so try giving yourself a monthly challenge to focus...
Many of you are in the home stretch of your application process. As you put finishing touches on applications and submit them, be sure to arrange for test scores to be sent if necessary. (To see a list of schools that will accept self-reported scores,...
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...
If you took the PSAT, your scores are available now. While most 10th graders don't need to start test prep yet, the scores offer useful information about your strengths and weaknesses and what you might want to work on for the rest of this year....
Now that you have your first grades of high school, how are things going? If you need help to improve in any of your classes, consider getting a tutor. For improvement across the board, focus on your study skills; DC-area students should check out SmithRivas's...
Most students around the country have a variety of affordable options for higher education through their state’s system of public colleges, universities and community colleges. DC high school students, however, have only one in-state choice. The DC TAG program was created to offer additional options...
I've been working with students to meet November deadlines—congratulations to those of you who got applications out the door by November 1 and best of luck to those whose first deadlines are coming up in the next week. After this first round, give yourself a...
You'll be getting PSAT scores in a few weeks, so this is the perfect time to take a practice ACT, choose a test and develop a testing plan. It's also a great time to start doing campus visits. DCPS students should consider scheduling a tour...
If you took the PSAT, scores will be ready in a few weeks and will provide useful information for future planning. They'll help you identify strengths and weaknesses so you can give attention to areas that might need some work. Keep in mind, however, that...