Common mistakes students make on campus visits
In addition to knowing what to do while visiting a college campus, it’s just as important to know what NOT to do. There are easy-to-avoid mistakes such as dressing sloppily, being disrespectful and not...
View ArticleTips on AP course selection from Aristotle Circle expert Nina B.
No matter where my families live and students go to school, I see many of the same issues relating to selecting next year’s courses, including whether or not to take the College Board’s Advance...
View Article5 things to remember on SAT day
While some of these simple tips may seem to be just that, test takers are often frazzled on test day and forget some of these basic ideas.Get to bed the night before A well-rested test taker is a...
View ArticleACT or SAT: Which one is for you?
Your standardized test score is not the most important aspect of college admissions! Surprised? Equally, if not more important , is a high school transcript with demanding courses and top grades that...
View ArticleSAT statistics
Number of students who take the SAT 1,547,990 students / year Male test-takers: 720, 793 Female test-takers: 827,197Similarities / Differences between the SAT and the PSAT Both the SAT and the PSAT...
View ArticleThree factors that are NOT important when applying to colleges
Last week, Aristotle Circle expert Tim C. weighed in on some important things to consider when beginning your preliminary research into colleges. While there are many important factors to keep in mind,...
View ArticleBuilding your brag sheet for your college application
Filling out the Common Application is like filling out your life story. From writing about your family and where you were born to talking about your grades and SAT scores, the Common Application has to...
View ArticleGet a head start on the Common Application this summer
Every year, hundreds of thousands of high school students who want to attend college in the United States have to complete “The Common Application.” While it may seem intimidating and tedious, there...
View ArticleSo you want to go to Ivy?
If you want to go to an Ivy League level university, you’re going to need to hit the ground running. Thousands of student every year just like yourself apply to some of the most competitive schools in...
View ArticleTips for keeping college costs down
It seems like one topic in particular always dominates the conversation when the college admissions season begins every year - the high price of college. Many parents are trying to find ways to pay for...
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