Category Archives: College admissions

Test Scores: Whats REALLY important?

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Kate Kresse

A friend of a friend shared this with me today. I love this. My friend said: My daughter’s new elementary school principle sent this to all the students as they received their state standardized testing scores this week: “We are concerned … Continue reading →

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Don’t have a sit down strike about the SAT for goodness sake!

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Kate Kresse

It is fall, and students are beginning to really panic about college admissions tests, such as the SAT. Here are the tentative SAT dates: 2013-14 October 2013 -Saturday, October 5, Sunday, October 6 November 2013 – Saturday, November 2, Sunday … Continue reading →

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college fairs are coming

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Kate Kresse

here is a link for some college fairs that may be coming to a city near you. https://www.gotomyncf.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?stateName=All You never know when you will have the opportunity to find the school of your dreams!

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In a panic about SAT/ACT tests

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Kate Kresse

This is the time of year when students (and their parents) spring into high gear when it comes toSAT AND ACT test preparation. There are countless test preparation books and courses available to students on that very subject. There are other … Continue reading →

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Ways to help develop your purpose and your confidence

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Do you feel adrift, purposeless, or clueless? Does your student or teen seem adrift or undefined? Do they lack that spark or glow you wish they had? Sometimes it helps to get them writing. I don’t care if the writing … Continue reading →

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You, too can be special to the admissions officer: yes, you!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I am sure you have heard tons of advice. Join every club, play every instrument, be in student government. Have you thought about what makes you unique? Have you thought about what you are good at? Perhaps you think the … Continue reading →

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