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Got Deferred? What Seniors Can Do in the Meantime
Got Deferred? What Seniors Can Do in the Meantime

Just this week, a US News report released 6 tips to stand out to college admissions committees. Contributor Margaret Loftus interviewed a former Dean of Admissions at Dartmouth College (turned private counselor) Maria Laskaris to offer tangible suggestions to make your application stand out.

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College PlanningRebekka Whiteheadcollege admissions, college applications, SAT, ACT, teacher recommendations, college interview, extracurricular activities, common app, common application
Test-Optional Schools: What Are They?
Test-Optional Schools: What Are They?

So many schools have opted to go test-optional this year. Here’s an updated (as of 8/2/20) curated list from FairTest—separated by Liberal Arts schools and regionally ranked universities.

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College PlanningRebekka Whiteheadcollege admissions, college alumni, College counseling, collegeboard, college tour, college board, collegeboard changes, College applications, SAT test, sat study, sat test, sat dates, ssat, SSAT, sat prep, SAT test prep, sat changes, SAT scores, sat scores, june sat, april sat, SAT, SAT prep, ACT, act scores, act test, early action, sending scores, sending sat scores, sending act scores, test-optional, test optional, test optional vs test blind, test blind, test-blind
What Changes to AP Exams Mean for Seniors
What Changes to AP Exams Mean for Seniors

College Board announced on Friday that updates to AP exams are coming. To combat the changes, College Board is committed to supporting schools and students at home by providing free remote learning resources (with AP teachers providing instructional content) and developing a new at-home testing option. New time constraints within the education community (namely, high school seniors) have caused College Board to react accordingly and in doing so, their press release last week outlined AP changes that high-schoolers can expect this year.

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College PlanningRebekka Whiteheadap exams, AP exam scores, ap exam, APS, ap exam notification, application season, Application, applications, AP exams, applicants, College counseling, college consulting, college visit checklist, college bound, college resume, Standardized Testing, standardized test, sat study, sat dates, sat test, SAT, sat prep, sat changes, SAT scores, sat scores, sending sat scores, act scores, ACT scores, ACT, early action, changes to common app, common application, common app
Changes to ACT and SAT in the Age of COVID-19
Changes to ACT and SAT in the Age of COVID-19

Sophomores 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.

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College PlanningRebekka Whiteheadsat dates, sat changes, sat scores, sending sat scores, sending act scores, act test, act scores, ACT scores, ACT, college admissions, college application, Standardized Testing, standardized test, covid-19, coronavirus
Developing a Game Plan to Conquer the ACT and SAT
Developing a Game Plan to Conquer the ACT and SAT

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Ben Franklin got it right. Developing a preparation plan for standardized testing can keep you and your student on top of logistics and offer more flexibility (and less headaches!) throughout the high school season. Learn more about 2018-2019 testing dates and how to determine the best timeframe for your student.

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Academic AdvisementRebekka WhiteheadCollege admissions, College counseling, College applications, test prep, studying, ACT, SAT, Test prep, standardized testing, college planning, college applications, time management, scheduling