If you are a current high school student you have likely been subjected to the litany of college discussions and preparations that are so prevalent in our society. The constant barrage of information regarding PSAT, SAT, ACT, Subject tests, AP courses, college visits, FAFSA and the Common App Essay, while informative, can also create pressure… Continue reading How to Narrow Down Your List of College Choices
Author: Helen Foudoulis
How to Tackle the SAT Main Idea Questions
The SAT reading section is challenging. It’s fast-paced, the passages are notoriously boring, and the questions can be awkwardly worded. You have 65 minutes to read 5 passages and answer 52 questions. Pacing is going to be a challenge, which I will discuss in another blog. However, there are ways to effectively prepare so that… Continue reading How to Tackle the SAT Main Idea Questions
5 Steps for Writing an Amazing College Admissions Essay
1. Brainstorm Ideas. Look, I get it! It’s almost summer break and the LAST thing that you want to be thinking about is your college admissions essay…but you have to! Unfortunately, it isn’t just going to write itself. I can remember being a high school junior (way back in the dark ages) and thinking that… Continue reading 5 Steps for Writing an Amazing College Admissions Essay