by Adam Pieper | May 6, 2022 | ACT, Articles, College Admissions, High School, SAT, Standardized Tests
Though many students welcome test-optional admissions, many drawbacks exist. Still, at least 1,800 schools do not require ACT or SAT scores for fall 2022 applicants. Growing Grade Inflation The National Center of Education Statistics (NCES) just released the 2019...
by Adam Pieper | Apr 19, 2022 | ACT, Articles, SAT, Standardized Tests
We’ve all read about the “Varsity Blues” college admission scandal. More than 50 parents (so far) have been indicted for bribery and fraud while helping their children get admitted to top-ranked colleges. While these parents went way too far with their efforts, here...
by Adam Pieper | Mar 16, 2022 | Articles, College Admissions, High School
College recruiters, counselors, professors, and future employers are checking your social media. They see what you post AND what you comment on other sites they also follow. And they’re often looking back (way back!) to your early high school years. Racist,...
by Adam Pieper | Feb 8, 2022 | Articles, Financial Aid & Scholarships
The FAFSA: What You Should Know By not completing the FAFSA application, more than $3.75 billion in potential aid to an estimated 813,000 college students went unawarded in 2021. It’s important for you and your family to complete the FAFSA application before...
by Adam Pieper | Jan 25, 2022 | Articles, College Admissions, High School
If you have a teenager in your home, chances are you have had the “What do you want to do after high school?” discussion. A few teens will start thinking of their post-high school ambitions while in middle school. Some will begin considering college and major choices...
