Articles – Page 27 – College Prep Results

Dream School + Debt = Nightmare

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 16, 2012.

Should students go to the best school they were accepted to, even if they will graduate with more debt? What is the “best college”? I emphasize “fit” when counseling students and families...

Improve College Admission With Another Year Of Foreign Language

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 2, 2012.

Academic Planning for High School

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 29, 2012.

“When do we need to begin planning for college?” “What do we need to do in junior high to prepare for college” “Does junior high even matter?” College planning seems so far-off and parents of...

Homeschool Students & College Admission: Standing Out

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 27, 2012.

We are homeschooling our children. How can homeschooled students stand out on their college applications? Homeschooled students can stand out in all of the same ways that traditional students...

Top 5 Things To Make College Admission Easier

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 25, 2012.

1. Make Good Grades In Challenging Classes For purposes of college admission A’s are great, B’s are good, C’s are questionable, and D’s and F’s are red flags. Of course, students applying to highly...

Is Your High School Hurting Your College Chances?

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 23, 2012.

Nationally, schools are underfunded and administrators are faced with difficult choices. Additionally, districts are under pressure to reduce drop-outs, increase test scores, reduce failures, and...

Finding An Internship

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 20, 2012.

The topic of internships may not seem timely for you, but before you surf off to another page, here are a few things to consider. Early spring is the perfect time for all students (high school...

Is Your PSAT Score “Good”?

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 17, 2012.

Your past performance. The colleges and universities you want to attend. A student who is a great test taker will expect higher results than the student who has always struggled with...

How To Use PSAT Scores

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 15, 2012.

Juniors Your PSAT scores will not be sent to colleges or used for admissions purposes, so use your scores to identify strengths and weaknesses prior to taking the SAT this spring. Sophomores You...

Common Financial Aid Errors

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 14, 2012.

“What are the most common mistakes students make on the financial aid application?“ I think we can all agree; higher education is expensive. The cost of a four year degree is as much...