Great College Advice

JANUARY 7, 2025

Also, even though many colleges truly are test optional, your admission odds may increase with a test result above a certain threshold.In terms of which test to take, you may want to take a practice exam for each. Many test prep companies will provide free resources as well.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Obtaining a high score on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT also contributes to positive admissions decisions. Taking , test prep courses will help enhance your test scores. College admissions offices usually offer information sessions and campus tours on a regular basis.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In addition to attending open houses (these often take place in October and November) and campus tours, take a look at the helpful websites below, which offer further information and resources as you conduct research on the private school offerings across the country: Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE).

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Educated Quest

MARCH 29, 2023

I recently visited Duke to take a student-directed campus tour. Listen to my latest interview on ‘Tests and the Rest’ with Amy Seeley and Mike Bergin! hosted by test-prep experts Amy Seeley and Mike Bergin on Tests And The Rest! So, I thought that I would revisit this post. Buy my new book, The Good College!

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Educated Quest

AUGUST 11, 2023

How can prospective students and their parents get ideas about a diverse campus? Obviously, they should take a visit beyond the campus tour and information session. But they’re supposed to be nice and present the best picture of a diverse campus, and do that very well. Buy my new book, The Good College!

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

MAY 16, 2023

Students often need help from parents to schedule trips for campus tours and information sessions. The most stressful times of the college process for high schoolers and their parents tend to be standardized testing, completing applications, and waiting for decisions. Make a plan to visit colleges in 11th grade.

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Educated Quest

MARCH 18, 2024

Imagine being a student who has to know all of this information as well as the important landmarks on a campus tour. Listen to my latest interview on ‘Tests and the Rest’ with Amy Seeley and Mike Bergin! hosted by test-prep experts Amy Seeley and Mike Bergin on Tests And The Rest!

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