A new group has been added to this summer’s college admissions essay workshops! Up to six students will be able to meet in person on August 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 4 to 5 p.m. in Olympia to cover essay … Continued
Applying to College This Fall? The Common Application essay prompts are available now (the Application opens August 1). Some rolling decision colleges are already accepting applications. With most colleges going SAT/ACT optional for 2021-22, essays will be a critical way … Continued
Wonder what testing looks like these days? Here is a quick Q&A with graduating senior Lauren Wilson as she describes her experience leading up to and taking the ACT exam to increase her scholarship opportunities, travelling out of town and … Continued
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With the College Board in apparent disarray and future SAT test dates in question, it’s good to know the equally valid (and in some ways, superior due to superscoring) ACT test is still being reliably offered around the country, including … Continued
Simply stated, pivot to the ACT. First, it is true that most colleges and universities for 2021 are “test optional” for admissions due to a variety of factors including the difficulty in obtaining access to the SAT and ACT. But … Continued
We are now two weeks into the ’20-’21 school year, and while it isn’t the year anyone would have expected, it’s inspiring to see so many teachers, staff, parents, and students making the best of a difficult situation. For those … Continued
Key takeaways: College admissions is as uncertain now as ever before, due to impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, societal changes, and higher education’s response to them; With the SAT and ACT, it’s important to understand the difference between “test optional” … Continued
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First, an SAT/ACT update, then a college admissions update, then some perspective. SAT/ACT Today, the College Board announced that the June SAT is cancelled due to the continuing uncertainty over COVID-19. Click here for details. At the same time, the … Continued