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How to Write the Perfect SAT Essay

Posted May 21, 2014, 3:00 pm by Sara Zhou

The SAT Essay is a very important part of the college admissions process. Here are 5 steps to writing the perfect essay. 1. Know the format This is the easy...

One Piece of Advice No SAT Tutor Will Give You

Posted May 20, 2014, 3:00 pm by Sara Zhou

Rosa Parks, Copernicus, and Hamlet. What do all of these have in common? According to graders of standardized tests, these subjects are some of the most commonly given examples in...

NACAC Provides a Second Chance for College Admission

Posted May 19, 2014, 7:09 pm by Customer Service

Every year, NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) publishes the College Openings Update (The Update), a list of more than 250 colleges and universities that still have openings. Now...

How to Ace Your College Interview

Posted May 17, 2014, 3:00 pm by Andrew Belasco

In today’s college admissions climate, successful applicants need to present more than just the contents of their application. Sure, strong academic credentials are necessary, but they are no longer sufficient...

Do Colleges Really Care About Your Facebook Account?

Posted May 10, 2014, 5:00 pm by Andrew Belasco

The vast majority of college admissions officers rarely, if ever, Google applicants names, rifle through their Facebook accounts, carefully pore over their archived tweets, or analyze their “selfies” on Instagram...

Why Take the SAT II Subject Tests?

Posted May 9, 2014, 6:36 pm by Suzanne Shaffer

Everyone knows how important standardized tests are in the college application process. But what about SAT Subject Tests? How important are they to college admissions and should everyone take them?...