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August To-Dos
Remember to plan ahead so you're prepared for handling the increased workload of the [...] Continue Reading →
Tips On Getting Started With Standardized Testing
When making admissions decisions, most colleges place the greatest emphasis on a student’s transcript. Still, [...] Continue Reading →
July To-Dos
Use this July to-do list to make the most of your summer. Rising Seniors Identify [...] Continue Reading →
June To-Dos
These June to-dos are helpful to keep in mind to begin the summer. Plan [...] Continue Reading →
How to Prepare for the ACT or SAT with Learning Differences
As the founder of Educational Advocates College Consulting, I know how difficult preparing for the [...] Continue Reading →
Four Tips For Reporting SAT, ACT and AP Scores To Colleges
Be prepared to send in either your ACT or SAT scores unless "test-optional" is [...] Continue Reading →
What you need to know about test optional admissions
Some students should still plan to study for standardized testing. “Colleges will be [...] Continue Reading →
Applying for Testing Accommodations: START EARLY!
Seek out support as early as possible. Children who have been diagnosed with [...] Continue Reading →
News, Changes, Advice For College Admission
This is a time of uncertainty which can be difficult. It is only human to [...] Continue Reading →
The May SAT has been cancelled; April ACT Moved To June 13
I hope you and your family are healthy and the current situation has not caused [...] Continue Reading →
Your PSAT Scores Are In, Now What?
High school juniors (and some sophomores) took the College Board’s PSAT in October. Scores of this [...] Continue Reading →
Admissions In The News…
Stay up-to-date on standardized testing and college admissions rates. ACT now offers free [...] Continue Reading →
December Snapshot: Self-Reported Test Scores
Submitting self-reported test scores may simplify the college application process. Rather than sending [...] Continue Reading →
Making Sense of New SAT & ACT Scores
The world of standardized testing has changed significantly over the past 20+ years. The SAT [...] Continue Reading →
