The SAT’s and College Applicants – Don’t Sweat it?

Written by Beth Cassie With all of the press about the redesign of the SAT, it is important to remember that there are many students who simply do not do well on standardized tests (SAT, ACT, new [...]

This article from the Brandeis Magazine, Digital Natives, Analog Universities, does an outstanding  job laying out the trends in higher education.  Some key points include: The three C’s of [...]

Beth Cassie recently toured various schools in Pennsylvania, including the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University.  She reported her findings on the College Bound Mentor College [...]

Written by Lisa Bleich Taking stock of yourself and assessing how you are spending your time and energy is a great thing to prioritize as you plan your schedules for the coming year. Aside from [...]

Written by Lisa Bleich In the early eighties, when I applied, the buzzword for college acceptance was “well-rounded,” which referred to a student who participated in many different activities. [...]

Written by Beth Cassie The College Board hosted a live webinar this afternoon touting the redesign of the SAT exam.  The following two articles give great summaries of the planned changes. What [...]

Transitioning from high school to college means more independence for students in all areas of their lives.  For students with documented learning disabilities and/or ADHD, it is essential [...]

Written by Lisa Bleich The process you started of identifying your strengths, talents and skills when you applied to college continues as you begin looking for an internship or job.  You [...]

Written by Lisa Bleich Outside College Scholarships Seniors, once the elation of getting accepted into school wears off, the financial reality may start to set in.  If you do not qualify for [...]

Written by Beth Cassie There are three more SAT and two more ACT test dates this school year.  Make sure to sign up well in advance. Remember, you cannot take the SATs and the SAT Subject [...]