Author Archives: Anna and Gail

Let’s Talk About “Demonstrated Interest”

Posted on February 19, 2019

“Demonstrated interest” is a term often used in college admissions, referring to serious an applicant is in attending a particular school.  There are many ways a student can demonstrated that he or she is interested in attending. Traditionally, interest has … Continue reading →

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Get Ready For Tomorrow’s ACT

Posted on February 8, 2019

A few thoughts if you’re scheduled to take tomorrow’s ACT. To minimize your stress tomorrow morning, it’s a great idea to get organized ahead of time. The last thing you need on test morning is a desperate scramble. These are … Continue reading →

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Registration Reminder

Posted on February 8, 2019

Remember, today is the registration deadline for the March 9th SAT. Please note,  SAT Subject Tests are not offered on this testing date.    

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Identify The Best Type Of College For You

Posted on February 5, 2019

Juniors, it’s understandable if the college search process seems a bit overwhelming right now. While there are thousands of two and four year schools in the US, you’ll be able to narrow down which schools you should explore further if … Continue reading →

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Counselors That Change Lives

Posted on January 29, 2019

Congratulations to the nine counselors selected by Colleges That Change Lives as their 2019 Counselors That Change Lives. School counselors provide the necessary support for college bound students to navigate the college admissions process and achieve their goals. Lade Akande, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Listen To The Rankings

Posted on January 22, 2019

Researchers at Challenge Success, a nonprofit organization based at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, released a white paper this past fall that calls into doubt the value of widely used university rankings. The group’s findings indicate that college rankings rely on measures … Continue reading →

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Registration Reminder

Posted on January 11, 2019

Today is the registration deadline for the February 9th ACT.    

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