SAT and ACT test scores will be important in determining your success in college admissions. After months of hard work, it is just as important to be alert on the actual test day to be able to perform well. Here are 5 test day tips to help you ace the test by starting off on the right

Many college applications require you to select a major or state that you are “undeclared”. What is the best way to choose a major? Here are five ideas to guide you. Start exploring. It is never too early or too late to start exploring your interests and connecting them to majors or careers. Learn about yourself. Take advantage

Every October, Florida Bright Futures application becomes available to all Florida seniors. Why is this important? Because this scholarship program can save you a great deal if you are a Floridian, attending a Florida public college or university. Here are the application links and some information on this spectacular scholarship program: Access the application by clicking

Do you know the entire name of the PSAT test?   It is officially the PSAT/ NMSQT test. “NMSQT” stands for the “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

GPA or Rigor – What are colleges really looking for? 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

Although the senior year just started a little while ago, the college application season is already here! Many colleges are accepting applications even now, and some have deadlines as early as mid-October. Should you apply now? It’s important to know the different types of college deadlines so you can map out a timeline for your applications. Here

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:   Step 1: Get Ready- Before you start asking your teachers, counselor or others for a letter of recommendation, do your homework. Focus on familiarity: Teachers who know you best

High school senior year is a stressful time. There are so many decisions to take and the college application clock is ticking as well.  In just a few months, you will need to complete the application process, so, if you haven’t already settled on your top college choices, now is the time to figure out

Success in life is more than just graduating from the “best” college.  However, finding the college that’s the best fit for you can help facilitate that success.  Your best fit college may not be the school ranked #1 by the US News, or the school your parents went to, or the school your best friend

Colleges use activities to understand you more as a person – how do you like to spend your time and what types of activities have you committed yourself to?  Essentially, what makes you, you?  Colleges typically look for depth of involvement – assessing how long you have been a part of the activity and whether you’ve held a leadership

Common App went live on August 1 – a significant date in college admissions.  It’s essentially the “kick off” date for the college application process.  Common App is a valuable platform to apply to a large number of colleges and universities. Let’s review some frequently asked questions: What is the Common App? To put it simply –

Knowing the differences between the SAT and ACT may help you decide which test works best for you.  Both tests are acceptable to colleges across the US to demonstrate college readiness of a candidate.  So, which one is best for you? U.S. News has a detailed piece on the comparison of the two tests.  Make

We have received the following information from NACAC. Please read it carefully. NACAC is offering four virtual college fairs for students this fall. The NACAC Virtual College Fairs offer students an unprecedented opportunity to explore their options and get started on their college dreams. More than 600 colleges and universities will be online to talk

It’s summer!!  It’s finally heating up in most places and you might feel like you are melting.  However  ”summer melt”  means something very different for colleges.  Each year, colleges require students to submit an enrollment deposit to enroll as freshmen in the fall (usually by May 1, but this year June 1 for some colleges).  After that deposit