by JPurcell | Aug 9, 2023 | Blog
Short-falls of Test Optional Policy – Data Driven Approaches Benefit All Students The newly popularized test optional policy seems super enticing to the average high schooler. No more testing anxiety, or stress over getting the highest score possible, or...
by JPurcell | Jul 12, 2023 | Blog
Affirmative action in college admissions has been a topic of debate and discussion for many years. With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North...
by JPurcell | Jun 20, 2023 | Blog
My college application process was pretty chaotic- I ended up applying to 19 schools. I thought applying everywhere I was even remotely considering would give me the best spread of options when it came time to make a decision. Instead, I found myself spread way too...
by JPurcell | May 31, 2023 | Blog
Where and when should students apply for scholarships? Generally, students should begin applying for scholarships in the summer between their junior and senior year. Starting the process in the summer gives students the ability to organize their thoughts, research...
by JPurcell | May 16, 2023 | Blog
The summer between sophomore and junior year is an important time for high school students to focus on their academic and personal growth. Here are some things that students should consider focusing on during this time: Preparing for Standardized Tests: Students...
by JPurcell | May 2, 2023 | Blog
Planning for the ACT is the key to success, which is why it’s important to know which test date is right for you. ACT test dates for 2023-2024 were released by ACT.org last week along with the regular registration deadline, late registration deadline + late...
