What can I do if I got deferred early decision or early action?
It’s that time of the year when high school seniors and their parents anxiously and excitedly await those fateful emails. Accepted? Deferred? Denied?
It’s that time of the year when high school seniors and their parents anxiously and excitedly await those fateful emails. Accepted? Deferred? Denied?
These last few months have been particularly difficult for our rising seniors. Because of the pandemic, most have had significantly fewer opportunities to take the SAT and ACT, which has made hitting their “target” scores more challenging. It seems grossly unfair that students who have prepared for months on end
To me, the most fascinating revelation from the court case that for now has banned the University of California from using SAT and ACT scores in this admission cycle is how the UC schools, which had already gone “test-optional,” were evaluating applicants under a “test-optional” admissions model.¹ Without the court
The uncertainty of the times needs no introduction. But do not let the fog of uncertainty creep into what we can discern with clarity.
Instead of writing a typical post, I am providing a link to a podcast in which Brian Eufinger, co-founder of Edison Prep in Atlanta, GA, breaks down how and why some students can get seemingly good grades and then get surprisingly low SAT or ACT scores.
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Equality of opportunity and equity (fairness) of outcome are desirable. The SAT’s adversity score, however, is a misguided attempt at achieving this equality of opportunity and, in some cases, will work against equity of outcome.Â
We are constantly faced with choices and trade-offs. Interact on social media or study? Watch TV or go to the gym? Leave a note that you accidentally scratched someone’s car or drive away? Whether we choose to follow the right course or not, we usually know the productive, healthy, and
So as December 15th rolls around and most are preparing for the holidays, December has a different meaning to the high school senior. On or around December 15th is that fateful day when your early decision email should arrive. Are you in? Are you done? Are you deferred or, even worse,
Choosing a college is not simple, but it doesn’t have to be that hard. Here at Summit Prep we are most focused on understanding who your child is and helping them find a great “fit.”
If you’re interested, we would love to give you a complimentary strategy consultation over the phone or online to discuss the best plan for your child’s educational goals: which test to take, when to take them, what scores are needed for admission, and any other questions you have.
It is our privilege and pleasure to serve you and to help empower your children to succeed in life.
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The cost of tutoring will vary depending on the number of sessions needed to hit a student’s score goal.
