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Nov 03

End of Semester: Ways to Boost Your Grade

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, Middle School

I hear it every semester. “What do I do?” “AH! I’m going to end with a B!” Well, there are many things you can do to increase a grade, but let’s take it from the top. Scenario: You’re sipping hot chocolate by the fire in early October...then mid October hits. Your hair begins to mold…

Oct 30

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Good SAT Score: Tips on how to improve score

By Jeff B. College Admissions, High School, Practice Tests, SAT, Test Prep

What is a "good" score? You are probably reading this blog because you’d like to get a good SAT score. However, just what counts as a good SAT score? The answer is, that depends! Some students’ goal on the SAT may simply be to achieve NCAA eligibility so they can play sports in college at…

Oct 28

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Early Action vs Early Decision: What’s The Difference?

By Angela B. College Admissions, High School

You may be asking yourself, does my child need to do these things? If so, which is better? Let’s get to the meat and bones of the early decision, early action debate. What is Early Decision? Early decision is like finding “the one.” You wanted to go to Yale your whole life. You know this…

Oct 23

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SSAT: How to know if you’re prepared for your SSAT test

By Wendy I. Elementary School, High School, Practice Tests, SSAT, Test Prep

The Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) is only part of your application packet to private schools, but if you have been preparing for this test, you know that it is a part that you want to use to show your best performance. So, how do you know if you are ready? Know what test you…

Oct 20

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College Essay Examples: Effective Techniques

By Angela B. College Admissions, Graduate School Admissions, High School, Independent School Admissions, Scholarships

When writing college application essays it’s easy to FREAK OUT. So how do you summarize your life for a board of admission? How do you finish your last year on a high note while simultaneously writing 20 supplemental college essays? 1. ORGANIZE Take it from the high school senior who didn’t...don’t miss a deadline for…