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SAT Test Prep and Guideline

pgriff — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:16:38 +0000

Ever wanted to know just when to take the SATs and ACTs? Here’s a quick guideline in preparation for your college applications. JUNIOR YEAR PSAT Cost: $13 (Note: Schools sometimes charge an additional fee to cover administrative costs.) Scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2009 or Saturday, October 17, 2009 Taking the PSATs will give you a benchmark of your test-taking abilities. It’s also the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship (high test scores may enter you into the.... Read more

How to Write a Killer College Essay

pgriff — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:16:49 +0000

If you’re aiming to get into a good college, you’ve probably already knocked yourself out studying for SATs, sweated your grades, and packed your resume with extracurriculars. Now, all that’s standing between you and your dream school is that blank piece of paper you need to turn into a killer college essay. If you’re intimidated by the essay, or at a loss for what to say, relax. Here’s a quick guide to nailing your essay. In two words? Be yourself. You wanted mor.... Read more

What to do After You’ve Been Accepted or Rejected to a College

pgriff — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:18:06 +0000

Every spring, anxious high school seniors check their mailbox – and these days, increasingly, their e-mail inbox – for news from their chosen colleges. Sometimes it’s good news, sometimes bad. Here’s what to do when the notices start to arrive, whether they’re fat acceptance packets or thin rejection letters. YOU’RE IN After you get done screaming and jumping up and down at the sight of that large envelope with a college’s return address on it, open it and rea.... Read more