The Atlanta Journal Constitution released a story this week with a curated list of 100 vetted local charities where Atlantans can help during the pandemic. Organized by category, we’ve sent our own students to this very list where they’ve been able to identify causes that are dear to them.
Read MoreWe can all agree that the last 8 weeks of school have not looked normal. But just how long should we expect our kids to be in “school mode” in this new normal of COVID-19? Should it mimic a 6-7 hour traditional school day? Or, should we put in guardrails around screen time? What’s developmentally appropriate—for emotional, academic, and psychological health and well-being?
Read MoreBoth the SAT and ACT are piloting a digital, at-home version of their respective standardized tests. Again, not revolutionary given our new climate. But interesting from a PR standpoint. Between the two, the ACT is further along in test design and execution as leadership has announced a shift to online testing last school year even. What’s the impact of at-home testing?
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic will forever modify the college application process for rising high school seniors
Read MoreCOVID-19 is shifting the college admissions process and it’s a landscape that evolves daily. Virtual tours are great, but as you might remember from your own college search, nothing beats time on campus—chatting with admissions, observing a class, touring the dorms, sampling the cafeteria food, and stopping by the campus bookstore.
Read MoreHot off the presses: An update from CollegeBoard that was released this morning re: AP Exams and Online Courses.
Read MoreIn the midst of the pandemic, several GA colleges are pivoting to readjust admissions requirements—including sending in updated SAT and ACT scores.
Read MoreSophomores and Juniors—Your summer is bound to look a little different. As we navigate the age of #COVID-19, cancellations and rescheduling of nationwide ACT and SAT dates are impacting schools, students, and college application plans.
Read MoreWhew. What a difference a few days can make. We are committed to equipping our parents and students with accurate news information regarding #COVID-19. At what's shaping up to the most difficult college admissions season yet, we will continue to share information on testing, deadlines, and application processes as we learn more.
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