better grades with less stress on the path to the perfect college
Most high schools create a list of student ranked from highest to lowest GPA — a student’s “class rank”. This helps colleges know how a student is doing compared to their peers, but it doesn’t always give colleges a clear … Read More »
Although fit is an important criteria in choosing a college, there are additional factors that are more important: Funding — Whether the colleges you are applying to are financially viable for your family, and Recruitment Feasibility — Whether the schools … Read More »
The key to effective studying for tests is a brain-based trick called “retrieval practice.” Most students forget to do this when studying. They might review their notes or text book, but they forget practice “retrieving” it from their brain (which … Read More »
In 2016 the SAT will roll out major changes to the structure and content of their college placement tests. Do these changes affect you? Megan breaks down how the new SAT is going to be different from the old one, … Read More »
Calculating your GPA is a great skill for both parents and student to have. As students progress through high school, they are clear what colleges will be seeing on their applications. Megan breaks down exactly how to calculate a GPA … Read More »
Is it really possible to defeat procrastination in three simple steps? College Info Geek‘s Thomas Frank has become an expert in time management and study tips in the last five years as he’s transitioned from being a college student into … Read More »
Students and parents often wonderful how many times to re-take the SAT and ACT. Megan breaks down how to decide what number of repetitions is the right one for you. Here are the 3 points that Megan discusses in detail … Read More »
Too often students are bored by their academics, which results in unmotivated students with grades that don’t show their true capabilities. To the rescue: a summer multi-media learning experience that strengthens students’ study muscles and helps them become test-taking powerhouses, … Read More »
What should international students know about financing their college education in the United States? Megan Dorsey and Jodi Okun give an overview of considerations and tips, including the importance of talking to the financial aid office at specific colleges, and … Read More »
Students complain all the time that it’s their bad teachers who are holding them back! Tune in to find out our four tips for how to handle “bad” teachers.