In reviewing a student’s transcript, most college admissions counselors check for rigorous classes, such as Advanced Placement. Students who earn a four or five on most AP exams are usually awarded college credit. This results in a substantial savings for parents and students, as the cost for an AP exam is currently $94, whereas the… Read more
Partnership will aid first-gen college students
I am a first-generation college student, which I define as the first person in my family to attend and complete a four-year college degree. When I was a senior in high school, I met my guidance counselor for the first time. She was the only adult to ever ask me if I intended to go… Read more
Upcoming 2019 SAT and ACT Test Dates
SAT Test Dates Registration Dates Late Registration May 4 April 5 April 24 June 1 May 3 … Read more
Test-optional Colleges – An Increasing Trend
Since the start of 2015, six very different colleges and universities have announced plans to make fundamental changes in their admissions policies and become Test-optional Colleges. Some, including Virginia Commonwealth University, even made the switch to become test-optional colleges midway through the 2014-2015 school year. These college include: Cabrini College in Pennsylvania, Kalamazoo College in… Read more