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How to Set Goals in High School in 2021
by Ashley Lehane | January 21, 2021 | Blog
Now that we’ve all left 2020 behind us, let’s take a moment to pause, reflect, and set goals for the future, whether they be to build on projects that you started in the past or starting afresh with a blank

Should I Consider Transferring to a New School?
by Ashley | December 16, 2020 | Blog
So you’ve given your current school a chance, yet something still doesn’t feel right. Whether it’s the lack of a specific major you desire or the woefully unsupportive faculty, you have an unshakeable inkling that the school on your sweatshirt

How to Thank my Teacher for Writing my Letter of Recommendation
by Ashley | December 8, 2020 | Blog
You’ve finally completed the college application process, and are sitting back to relax and reflect on all of your hard work. While you wait for admissions decisions to be released, you should give thanks to those who have helped you

How to Finish College Applications in time for January 1st Deadlines
by Ashley | November 27, 2020 | Blog
It might feel overwhelming to have to write multiple supplemental essays for multiple colleges – on top of your Common App essay and Activities List. It might feel especially overwhelming if you have to accomplish a lot of those things

Things to Consider before Submitting Final Applications
by Ashley | November 27, 2020 | Blog
Regular decision deadlines are fast approaching as we enter December. College admissions are as competitive as they’ve ever been, so it’s crucial for students to make sure they’re submitting the best applications possible. Unfortunately, last-minute applications mistakes do happen. It

Is There an Advantage to Submitting College Applications Early?
by Ashley | November 27, 2020 | Blog
The first round of early application deadlines has passed, and final deadlines for Regular Decision and Early Decision II are coming up shortly. You might be wondering how you can maximize these final days and weeks in order to put

SAT and ACT FAQ
by Ashley | November 20, 2020 | Blog
All colleges post their 25th to 75th percentile SAT and ACT score ranges on their websites, and you should aim to score above the 50th percentile scores posted by your top choice colleges.

How Can I Get Extra Help With Schoolwork?
by Ashley | November 12, 2020 | Blog
It’s increasingly common for high school students to need extra academic support, especially given the difficulties that accompany remote learning. It may be that school work is more difficult or time-consuming than expected, the pace of a class is too

How to boost your IQ without sacrificing your EQ
by Ashley | November 5, 2020 | Blog
The stereotypical “genius” you might see in a TV show or movie isn’t always someone you’d want as a dinner guest. They’re usually pretty antisocial, awkward, and condescending. The media makes it seem like if you want a high IQ,

The difference between the SSAT, PSAT and SAT
by Ashley | November 2, 2020 | Blog
Starting in elementary school, students are faced with a deluge of seemingly never-ending standardized tests, from state exams to national tests like the SSAT, PSAT, and SAT. How are these tests similar and different? Does studying for one help prepare