Tag Archive for: college admissions

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Ace the April ACT with Confidence: Prepare Smarter, Not Harder!

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Avoid These 10 Mistakes in the College Application Process

The college application process can feel overwhelming for families, especially when trying to balance deadlines, decisions, and the pressure to get it all right. With so many moving parts, it's easy to make missteps that can negatively impact…

Get Ready for College Apps: 5 Steps for High School Juniors

Spring has arrived, and for high school juniors, it’s a pivotal time to start preparing for the college application season. By beginning now, you can stay organized, reduce stress, and position yourself for success when applications open this summer.
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Grade Inflation vs. Standardized Tests: Why GPA and SAT Scores Often Clash

Over the past two decades, high school GPAs have climbed steadily, but SAT and ACT scores haven’t followed the same upward trajectory. This disconnect leaves many parents wondering: How can a straight-A student struggle with standardized tests?…

Exploring the Vibrant Campus of the University of Texas at Dallas

Welcome to Visits with Victoria! Situated in the heart of Richardson, Texas, the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is renowned for its innovative programs, cutting-edge research, and vibrant student community.
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The Reason for a Free Consultation

The college admissions process is confusing. In our free consultations, we help dispel some of that confusion.
Breakdown of the numbers at Selective U
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What they’re not saying about college admissions

Back in 2018, Stanford made a big announcement that they would stop releasing acceptance rates. Lots of publications picked up on it. They wanted students to focus on finding the right fit not trying to get into a selective school. Some people…
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What they don’t say about test scores

Updated 21 June 2023 A big "thank you" to FairTest for using a screenshot of this blogpost in their recent research demonstrating that test scores can help students at 96% of institutions. I don't think they intended to make the case…
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8 steps to completing your college applications

When you have a list of things you have to do, tackle the least pleasant one first. If you have a plate full of delicious food and this one thing you don't want to eat, eat it first. You'll get to enjoy the rest of the food so much more than if you save the unpleasant part for last.

Some scary events in college admissions

Colleges are automatically placing students who applied without test scores in the developmental classes, classes for which they will not get any credit but will pay full price.