Almost every ten years, the College Board overhauls the SAT. The upcoming change could be the largest in the test’s almost-100-year history. The SAT is soon shedding its paper booklets and going completely digital. It will be available to be taken on a laptop or tablet beginning with international students in 2023 and rolling out […]
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Helping Students to Find Their Voice
Today, college counselors and admissions officers are asking students a set of questions with less clear answers; what is your context? Who are you? What are your stories? How do those stories show your values, skills, and interests? How will your background experiences create value for this college and community? What is your potential?
The Writing Process; Classroom Compositions to College Essays
Being able to write clearly and express yourself well is a lifelong process. As your proficiency in writing improves, so too will your joy in writing. I know, novel thought to enjoy writing. So let’s share three simple suggestions to sharpen and hone your writing skills so you can enjoy when you put pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard.