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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…

Jun 24

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ACT & SAT 2020-2021 Test Dates

By Arash Fayz ACT, College Admissions, High School, SAT, Test Prep

It's that time of year again! College Board and ACT have officially released their 2020-2021 test dates and we've compiled both below for your reference. And while you're here, stop over to our Tutoring Resources page for infographics, comparison charts, and more data on both tests. Also don't forget to download our Official SAT/ACT 2020-2021…

May 26

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The UC System is Dropping the ACT and SAT for Applicants

By Katherine Friedman ACT, College Admissions, SAT

The University of California system has announced that it is dropping the SAT/ACT admissions testing requirements for its applicants beginning in Fall 2021. This decision has been hailed by some as a way to reduce the stress of college applications and make the admissions process fairer for low-income students. Others, however, have criticized it as…

May 18

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Announcing TWO New Test Prep Scholarships for LA County Students

By Arash Fayz ACT, College Admissions, Elementary School, Financial Aid, High School, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, Test Prep

Great news for Los Angeles County K-12 students preparing for standardized tests this year! We at LA Tutors are offering two new scholarships to help our community as they prepare for upcoming standardized tests. First is our Independent School Test Prep scholarship which will award three students with free ISEE tutoring, and second is our…

Apr 20

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College Admissions Changes in the Age of COVID-19

By Katherine Friedman ACT, College Admissions, Financial Aid, High School, SAT, Test Prep

COVID-19 has thrown a lot into question, including the college admissions process. As the news changes every day, so are the tough decisions colleges are making about how to consider grades and test scores in a way that is fair to all students. How will admissions decisions for seniors be affected? For current seniors, most…