Education Is Most Important In…
Summer? Among other fascinating parts of Malcolm Gladwell’s “Outliers” is the research he presents in Chapter 9 about the disparity in educational outcomes between students from different income groups.
AP Exams: Take a Practice Test
AP Exams start on May 2nd this year. If your teen is not sure how they will likely score, then I highly recommend that they take a practice test to check their progress.
Waitlisted: Why and What You Can Do
If you are waitlisted, you might be wondering both “why?” and “what should I do?”
Selectively Test Optional
At most colleges, students now have the option to submit or not submit SAT and ACT scores when applying. However, the relevant question is not “Can I apply without test scores?” The relevant question is: “Should I apply without test scores?” In every aspect of life, there is a wide gulf between what we can and probably should do. So what should most students do?
Maintain Motivation and Secure Success
How can you avoid stagnation, the resulting lack of motivation, and falling short of your potential?
Do Colleges See All of My SAT and ACT Scores?
Better information tends to lead to better decision-making. Often this information is “knowing the rules.” A deep knowledge of them is often key for success in competitive aspects of life, including college admissions. So what are the rules and technicalities of SAT and ACT score reporting that students can use to their advantage?
Three Tips for More Success and Joy in Life
In accordance with Summit Prep’s mission to “empower students to succeed in life,” here are three strategies to increase your success and joy in life.
More Chances = Higher SAT and ACT Scores
To maximize your chances of a high SAT or ACT score, don’t prep for a test date, prep for a test score. Sometimes preparing for a specific test date is unavoidable (such as when a student has one last test before early application deadlines in senior year). But, I’ll explain why preparing for a score increases a student’s chances of hitting that score goal and what a student should do if they must prep for a specific test date.
Preparing for Private School Admission Interviews
Interviews. They can be one of the most intimidating situations an adult faces, second only to public speaking, perhaps! The pressure of making a positive impression and personal connection with a complete stranger, while deftly responding to questions about your qualifications, strengths, and weaknesses, is enough to cause any mature professional to break into a cold sweat. Now, imagine how a child would feel in a similar situation!
