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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...

Taking the “Itis” Out of Senioritis

Posted May 20, 2014, 3:00 pm by Stephanie Klein Wassink

From his third floor window, Monseur Duree peered knowingly at the second semester seniors soaking up spring’s rays on the balcony below. “Bonjour Stephanie, will we see you today?” he...

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...

Is Taking ADHD Medication a Form of Cheating?

Posted May 19, 2014, 6:03 pm by Customer Service

Have you ever wished there was an easy way to write that 20-page biology paper or study for a math midterm? For many prestigious college students, these assignments can be...

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...

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?...