Humbach Education Consulting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE You are signed up and ready to take the ACT or SAT test! Here are 5 test day tips to help you ace the test by starting off on the right foot. Have everything you need ready when you leave to take your test on a Saturday morning. 5 Test Day Tips 1) Get a good night’s rest Friday night. Make sure your brain is rested and alert before you take the test.

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

How do you tackle the Stanford University short answers and college admissions essays? These are an important part of your application — one in which you can convey not only your writing style but also your personality. In fact, it’s one of the few places where you get to show off who you are, what you believe, and what’s meaningful to you. To help you understand what the admissions committee is looking for, we’ve broken down the short answers and first essay topic (with example) and offered gui

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Admissions Ivy League High School Applications 52

ACM College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The SSAR What is it? The Self-reported Student Academic Record is basically a student’s transcripts in another format completed by the student instead of the high school. It is used as a substitute for official transcripts during the initial college application review process at several schools in Florida including University of Florida, Florida State University, Florida Atlantic University, University of North Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Polytechnic University and The New Co

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Transcripts High School Out-of-State Applications 52

Humbach Education Consulting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Taking the PSAT/NMSQT is important as a freshman, sophomore and junior. Why? It is your opportunity to take a standardized test and see how you do, without having to worry that colleges or programs will see your scores (they don’t). It’s also a great way to prepare for the regular SAT and juniors it is your opportunity to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.

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Humbach Education Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE It’s September - time to finalize your college essays. Here are some Do’s and Don’ts to guide you. College Essay General Do's and Don'ts Do's 1. Do be concise and write about something you know. 2. Do be open and authentic. Reveal something about your identity in your essay. 3. Do show rather than tell.

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Humbach Education Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Finding a college is a bit like finding a date to homecoming. You are both trying to get to know each other and size up your chances. Scoping each other out online, liking a post on Instagram, talking to friends, going on a “group date” (aka a college tour). You want to apply to colleges that you like and where you have a reasonable chance of being admitted.

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College Fairs Enrollment High School Admissions 52

Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Want to be a doctor? It’s a popular, highly competitive profession that only accepts the cream of the crop, and it all starts prior to your undergraduate education. In order to be accepted into a top medical school, you’ll want to go to a college where you can excel and get the best foundational experiences. It’s important to note that pre-med is not an actual major but a track.

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Humbach Education Consulting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Do you know the entire name of the PSAT test? It is officially the PSAT/ NMSQT test. “NMSQT” stands for “National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test”. The only time you can be considered for the National Merit Scholarship is during your junior year. Taking the PSAT is the only way to be considered. Taking the PSAT by grade level · Freshman year - It is your first opportunity to take a college prep standardized test.

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PSAT Testing Standardized Testing Scholarships 52

Humbach Education Consulting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Asking for recommendations? You might find this easy, or awkward, or somewhere in between. How do you get the best recommendations for your college applications? Follow these three steps: 1) Get Ready. Before you start asking teachers, counselor or others for a letter of recommendation, do your homework. a) Focus on familiarity.

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Letters of Recommendation Scholarships Applications High School 52

Humbach Education Consulting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE When applying to colleges, which is better - a higher GPA or harder classes (rigor)? What are colleges really looking for and how do they decide who to admit? Challenge yourself! Of course, having good grades AND rigor in your courses is the best goal. But if the choice is between a challenging class (like AP or IB) and a class that you know you will ace - go for the challenging course!

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GPA Transfer Semester Government 52