Seniors, you are on the home stretch!  Only a few more weeks and your college applications will soon be done. Here are 5 ways you can keep sane during these last few weeks! Setup Application Plans. Know what is needed to make a complete application at each college where you are applying.  Need recommendations? Transcripts? Essays?

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

College admission representatives travel far and wide during the year to share information with you about their school. It’s a great opportunity for you to learn more about the colleges you are considering – especially for the colleges you can’t visit in person. There are two chances for you to meet college representatives: College visits

Seniors Applying for Financial Aid: Start Now! The first step to getting financial aid is to be sure you apply for as much as possible. The two most used forms are available to be completed now. What is the FAFSA? FAFSA stands for FREE Application for Federal Student Aid – it is the free government application to

You are signed up and ready to take the ACT or SAT test! Here are five 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. Five Test Day Preparation Tips 1) Get

There are over 2800 four-year colleges and universities in the United States alone. How do you search for and compare the qualities of a college? How do you find one that fits you best and offers you value? As you search the web and visit colleges, ask yourself these questions: What is the academic atmosphere like at

Seniors, the buzz around school right now is all about recommendations.  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. It will pay off for you in the end with outstanding recommendations.

The essay portion of the SAT and the Writing section of the ACT are both optional. At press time, according to the Princeton Review, only 15 colleges require the SAT Essay and only 17 colleges require the ACT Writing section. Just a note – ALL of the University of California System schools require the SAT Essay. However, odds are

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 consider 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

A few days ago, we attended an event with all State Universities of Florida. Following are some updates on the college admissions process several of the public universities in the sunshine state! University of Florida (UF): The University of Florida is ranked ninth of public universities in the nation and offers the third-best college value. The

Seniors, knowing the differences between the SAT and ACT may help you decide which test works best for you. Research shows a third of students do better on ACT, a third do better on SAT, and the remainder do equally well on both tests. So, which one is best for you? View the full PDF from Applerouth Test Prep to

Seniors, how do you like to learn? Do you like to talk to the teachers, raise your hand and stay after class? Or, do you prefer to learn by being quiet, checking in with your friends, and blending in with your classmates? This reflects your learning style. Your learning style is an important thing to

Seniors, are you struggling with those dreaded college essays?  Don’t know where to start? “The College Essay Guy”, Ethan Sawyer, breaks down the process of getting to a first draft of your college personal statement in three hours! In his free guide, “The Essay Workshop in a Box” – Ethan teaches you how to write a great

It will soon be time to your teachers and/or your counselor for letters of recommendations. But, before doing that, it helps to have done some self-reflection. Think about your three favorite classes on campus. Answer the following questions about yourself and how you have performed in each class. What have you demonstrated in class that