Every high school parent should read this book!

College Admissions, Standardized Testing, Test Scores, Summer Programs & ActivitiesValerie ErdeOctober 1, 2020College Admissions, College Merit Scholarships, College Application, Test Optional, Standardized tests

10 Habits Of Highly Successful College Applicants

Or, how to get into top colleges

College Admissions, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeSeptember 22, 2020College Admissions, Top Colleges

Create A Resume For Your College Application

Why you should create a resume for you college application.

College Admissions, Summer Programs & ActivitiesValerie ErdeSeptember 18, 2020High School Resume, Applying To College

Raise Your ACT/SAT Verbal Score in 3 Weeks

1 book, 6 steps, no tutor.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeAugust 19, 2020ACT Test Prep, SAT test prep, ACT English, SAT Writing

College Supplements: Avoid These 5 Pitfalls

5 Things to avoid in writing your college supplemental essays

College Admissions, College Essays & SupplementsValerie ErdeAugust 19, 2020College Essay, College Admissions, College Application Essay, Common Application

6 Tips for Conquering SAT Math

Improve your SAT Math prep with 6 important steps.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeAugust 19, 2020SAT Math, SAT, Math prep

Tips for Motivating Your Teen

Internal motivation is the key to success in all things .

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT, College Admissions, ACT & SAT Reading, Test ScoresValerie ErdeJuly 13, 2020

How To Write A Compelling College Essay

How to write a compelling college essay

College Essays & Supplements, College AdmissionsValerie ErdeJune 7, 2020College Essay, College Admissions, Common Application, College Application, College Application Essay

ACT or SAT? How To Decide Which Test To Take

Tips to help you decide whether to take the ACT or SAT.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, College Admissions, Standardized Testing, Test ScoresValerie ErdeJune 1, 2020ACT Prep, SAT Prep, ACT or SAT, Standardized tests, College Admissions

What Test Optional Really Means

Even at test optional colleges, most students submit their ACT /SAT scores.

Standardized Testing, College AdmissionsValerie ErdeMay 7, 2020ACT or SAT, College, College Admissions, Test Optional

COVID-19: Testing And The College Process

How COVID-19 is impacting standardized testing & the college admissions process.

College Admissions, ACT & SAT, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeApril 22, 2020ACT or SAT, Standardized tests, ACT, SAT, Test Optional, test optional

AP Exam Tips For 2020

What you need to know about the May 2020 AP Exams

ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeApril 8, 2020AP Exams, College Board, College Admissions

Build a Person, Not a Resume™

Helping your kids succeed in college admissions by helping them succeed in life.

College AdmissionsValerie ErdeApril 7, 2020High School Resume

11 Things You Can Do During COVID-19 by HS Grade

Continue to learn, engage, and build your college profile even during COVID-19.

College Admissions, Summer Programs & ActivitiesValerie ErdeMarch 14, 2020Extracurricular activities, College Admissions, Common Application

Need Help? Most Students Wait Until It's Too Late

Trying to improve your GPA or test scores? Don’t wait and don’t be shy about asking for help.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized Testing, Test ScoresValerie ErdeMarch 6, 2020ACT or SAT, academic help

Boys Are Falling Behind In Reading Worldwide

Worldwide, there is a growing crisis in boys reading and writing achievement.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeFebruary 9, 2020ACT or SAT, Test Scores and gender, Standardized tests, ACT Reading, SAT Reading

Gender Gap Persists In ACT/SAT Math Scores

Why do girls’ ACT/SAT math scores still lag those of boys, despite their high performance in math classes?

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, Standardized Testing, Test ScoresValerie ErdeFebruary 3, 2020ACT Math, SAT Math, Test Scores and gender

ACT/SAT Challenges For International Students

Language-specific nuances can pose ACT/SAT grammar challenges for international students.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeJanuary 16, 2020

Great Summer Experiences For Teens

In this post we’ll give you some guidance on how to make summers fun and rewarding .

Summer Programs & Activities, College AdmissionsValerie ErdeSeptember 17, 2019College, Summer Programs, Pre-college

The Best Resources for Crushing ACT/SAT Math

In this post we give you our top picks for ACT and SAT math prep books and why they are the only books we recommend and use.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeDecember 16, 2018ACT Math, SAT Math, Math prep, SAT test prep, ACT Test Prep