Ready for the AP Calculus Exam? Although calculus has a reputation for being a grueling, demanding course, those who take the class often realize that it is one of the most exciting courses offered in high school. For many students, a calculus course is the first time that math feels like something more than… Read more »
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Strategic Insights on Recent Trends in Admission and TestingTask Force Recommends that University of California Keep the SAT and ACT
University of California will keep the SAT and ACT It looks like the University of California will keep the SAT and ACT for now. A task force studying the use of standardized tests for admission to the University of California has concluded that it “does not recommend that UC make standardized tests optional for applicants… Read more »
How to Ace the GMAT – Ten GMAT Study Tips that You Probably Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Ten GMAT study tips that can help you ace the test! The GMAT is a uniquely stressful test. For most people, taking the test follows months of preparation. I take the test every couple of years to remind myself of what my students experience on test day. Here are ten GMAT study tips compiled… Read more »
My Application was Deferred…Now What?
If your early application was deferred, a compelling mid-year update letter can have an impact It’s one of the tough realities of college admissions: every year, many highly qualified and deserving students apply early and are deferred by a wide range of schools, which means that the admissions office won’t decide on their application… Read more »
Your PSAT Scores and What They Mean
What do Your PSAT Scores Mean? This week, most high school sophomores and juniors will receive their PSAT results. For many juniors, receiving their PSAT scores marks the beginning of a concerted push to get ready for the SAT or ACT. Other juniors may have already begun the test preparation process. For sophomores, PSAT scores… Read more »