Posts tagged College Planning
How Juniors Can Make the Most of Spring 2025
How Juniors Can Make the Most of Spring 2025

Spring 2025 is crucial for juniors preparing for college admissions. Explore expert tips on college visits, SAT®/ACT® prep, and finishing junior year strong.

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Matt McCorkleSpring Break, Spring Test Dates, Spring 2025, College Planning, Junior Year, Test Prep, Academic Performance, Academic Goals, Target Score, Test-Prep Goals, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Advice for Tutors, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients, Guidance
Standardized Testing Under Government Scrutiny: What Tutors Need to Know Now
Standardized Testing Under Government Scrutiny: What Tutors Need to Know Now

Understand the current scrutiny surrounding standardized testing and college admissions by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn how these changes may affect the test-prep world and the future of college admissions.

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Matt McCorkleStandardized Testing News, Standardized Testing Mandates, Standardized Testing, Standardized Test Scores, Department of Education, DOE, Testing Policy Changes, Test-Optional, Test-Optional Policy, College Admissions, College Admissions Changes, College Prep, College Planning, Test Prep, Test Scores, Advice for Tutors, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Test-Prep News, College News
Back to Basics: Standardized Testing Returns to More College Admissions
Back to Basics: Standardized Testing Returns to More College Admissions

Stay informed on the latest changes in college admissions, as standardized testing policies shift at leading institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and Ohio State University.

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Matt McCorkleCollege News, Standardized Testing News, College Admissions Changes, College Admissions, College Prep, College Planning, SAT® Prep, SAT® Scores, ACT® Prep, ACT® Scores, Test Scores, Standardized Test Scores, College Acceptance, College Readiness
Should Your Student Retake the SAT® or ACT®? Insights and Updated Strategies
Should Your Student Retake the SAT® or ACT®? Insights and Updated Strategies

Is retaking the ACT® or SAT® the right choice for your student? Uncover insights on improving test scores and maximizing future academic opportunities.

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Matt McCorkleRetest, Retake ACT®, Retake SAT®, Test Prep Advice, Test Prep Plan, Test-Prep Planning, Test-Prep Plans, Supporting Clients, Supporting Students, Supporting Parents, College Planning, College Acceptance, College Prep, Test Prep, Test-Prep Strategies, Study Strategies, SAT® Scores, ACT® Scores, Superscoring
2025 College Admissions Shifts and Changes: What Tutors and Students Need to Know
2025 College Admissions Shifts and Changes: What Tutors and Students Need to Know

Discover the latest trends in college admissions for 2025, as shifting policies and societal changes reshape college applications and evaluation methods.

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Matt McCorkleCollege Admissions, Testing Policy Changes, Education Policy Changes, College Planning, College Prep, College Portfolio, College Acceptance, College Acceptance Rates, Holistic Admissions, Legacy Admissions, inequality, College-Bound Students, Affirmative Action Policies, Test-Optional Policy, Test-Optional, Standardized Testing, Standardized Test Scores, College Admissions Changes, College Trends, College Search, Academic Fit
The Ultimate Guide to Self-Reporting SAT® and ACT® Scores
The Ultimate Guide to Self-Reporting SAT® and ACT® Scores

Discover how self-reporting SAT® and ACT® scores simplifies the college application process. Learn about its benefits and essential tips for applicants.

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Matt McCorkleTest Prep, Test Prep Advice, College Admissions, College Applications, Test Scores, Standardized Testing, Standardized Test Scores, ACT® Scores, SAT® Scores, Self-Reporting Test Scores, College Application, College Prep, College, College Planning, College Acceptance, College Enrollment, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients
How to Spark Your Students' College Aspirations Amid College Enrollment Declines
How to Spark Your Students' College Aspirations Amid College Enrollment Declines

Uncover the reasons behind the 5% drop in freshman college enrollment in 2024. Learn how financial challenges affect students and how you can help them succeed.

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Matt McCorkleCollege Enrollment, College Enrollment Decline, FAFSA®, Financial Aid, Scholarships, College Scholarships, Merit Awards, Merit Aid, Hosting Community Events, Value Adds, Business Development, Tutoring Business, Test-Prep Business, Scale your Business, Promoting Your Business, Test-Prep Offerings, Test-Prep Business Offerings, Supporting Parents, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, College Planning, College
Second Thoughts on Early Decision? How to Help Your Students Back Out Gracefully
Second Thoughts on Early Decision? How to Help Your Students Back Out Gracefully

Have a client facing second thoughts about their Early Decision college commitment? Learn how to help them navigate the withdrawal process and understand the potential repercussions.

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Matt McCorkleEarly Decision (ED), Early Action (EA), Early Decision Commitment, ED Commitment, College Decision, College Acceptance, College Applications, College Counseling, College Planning, College Prep, Advice for Clients, Advice for Students
How to Help Your Students Craft a Strong College Application Strategy
How to Help Your Students Craft a Strong College Application Strategy

Create tailored college application strategies with ED, EA, and RD options to boost your clients' admissions success.

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Matt McCorkleCollege Applications, College Acceptance, College Decision, College Counseling, College Selection, College Portfolio, College Planning, College Prep, College Essay, College, Tutoring Strategies, Test-Prep Strategies, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients, Early Action (EA), Early Decision (ED), Regular Decision (RD), College Search
Welcome to the Ivy League: Key Prep Strategies for Students and Tutors
Welcome to the Ivy League: Key Prep Strategies for Students and Tutors

Support ambitious students in their college journey with tailored test prep and strategic academic guidance. Enhance their prospects for top-tier admissions success.

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Matt McCorkleCollege Planning, High School Students, Course Selection, Advanced Placement Courses, Extracurricular Opportunities, Volunteering, High School Internships, College-Bound Students, College Acceptance, College Prep, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients, Advice for Tutors, Advice for Test-Prep Professionals, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Test-Prep Support, Tutoring Support, Ivy League, College Admissions, College Applications, Academic Rigor, Academic Goals
Get College Ready: Summer Strategies for Rising High School Seniors
Get College Ready: Summer Strategies for Rising High School Seniors

Get a head start on college applications this summer with our essential strategies for rising high school seniors. Help your clients stay ahead of the competition and alleviate the pressure of senior year by taking advantage of these summer months.

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Matt McCorkleSummer, summer test prep, Summer Tutoring, Summer Test Dates, Summer Test Prep, College Planning, College Prep, College Portfolio, College, College Search, College Selection, College Résumé, College Scholarships, College Résumé Cover Letter, College Essay, College Counseling, Test-Prep Support, Test Prep, Test Prep Advice, Test Prep Tips, SAT® Prep, ACT® Prep, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients, Tutoring Advice, Test-Prep Advice, Tutor Advice, High School Seniors
How High School Students Can Make the Most of Spring Break
How High School Students Can Make the Most of Spring Break

Spring Break is the perfect opportunity for high school students to get ahead. Use this time to focus on test prep, college planning, and ticking off those to-do lists. Being proactive now will make managing springtime challenges a breeze!

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Matt McCorkleSpring Break, Spring Test Dates, Test Dates, SAT® and ACT® Prep, ACT® Prep, SAT® Prep, Reading, Test-Prep Strategies, Tutoring Strategies, Study Skills, Wellness Practices, College Planning, College Prep, College Portfolio, College Search, College Scholarships, High School Internships, Volunteering, Organization, College Applications, College Application Resumes, Time Management, timeline
Building A College Portfolio: Traditional and Nontraditional College Essays That Get Applicants Noticed
Building A College Portfolio: Traditional and Nontraditional College Essays That Get Applicants Noticed

A college essay is a student’s chance to show the admissions committee what they will add to the academic community. Taking the time to create a memorable essay will undoubtedly make their application catch the eye of the admissions panel of their dream school.

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Matt McCorkleCollege Portfolio, College Planning, College Prep, College Applications, College Essay, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients