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College Readiness Checklist for Parents
Article written by By Jeff Livingston As May begins, high school seniors are enjoying their final weeks in school before graduation. In just a few months, they will be stepping onto college campuses for the first time and entering a new chapter. Twenty-five percent of...

Test-Optional vs. Test-Flexible vs. Test-Blind
Test optional, test flexible and test blind refer to admissions policies with reference to the SAT or ACT. Check them out!

Juniors: Dare to be Different
As I finished my 2021 application season I thought... if I could give every family only one piece of advice about college admission and the college application process, what would that be? So here's my advice. Ready? Be different. Be different from the beginning....

The Most Recognized Summer Programs for High School Students
by NSHSS Many college prep programs for high school students take place on a college campus and focus on various subjects like journalism, entrepreneurship, or computer science to expand students’ understanding of their interests. Most programs range from 1-7 weeks...

When and How to Praise Your Teen
Parenting adolescents is frequently a delicate balancing act – don’t be too strict, nor too lenient; be involved, but not overinvolved; encourage your teen to participate in activities, but don’t over-schedule them; monitor their activities, but don’t snoop. We have...

6 Tips to Plan your SAT Practice
by Khan Academy One of the challenges you will face with the SAT is figuring out what kind of study schedule works for you and will best prepare you to succeed. An SAT study plan is not one size fits all, so what works for your friends or classmates may not work for...

Understanding Test Anxiety
You've done all of your homework and studied hard, and you think you have a grip on the material. But then the day of the test comes. Suddenly, you blank out, freeze up, zone out, or feel so nervous that you can't get it together to respond to those questions you knew...

Is Your Student College-Ready?
One of the biggest adjustments for new college students is the newfound freedom. College students have an increase in personal responsibility and a lot less external structure. There are no set study times, no required meal times, no one to tell them when to sleep or...

Parent Action: Sophomore Year
As your child settles into the high school experience, it’s a great time for them to take on new challenges. It’s also not too early to explore colleges, college majors, and career goals. Use the list below to make 10th grade count. Fall Make sure your child meets...
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