By Robert Allsup | Contributor Most of us have read the news with much dismay over the last two weeks as we have learned about the unscrupulous actions of affluent parents, unethical proctors, test takers and coaches, along with one rogue college advisor. As a society, our reactions vary, but…
A Powerful Tool to Differentiate Yourself By Linda Leavell | Contributor If you have a child in high school, or you are in high school, then you probably are already dreading the process of applying to college. College admissions is competitive, and kids get only one opportunity to make a…
What Should Your Child Be Doing NOW? By Robert Allsup | Contributor The college planning process can be daunting, at times downright overwhelming, for both students and parents. Before you push that panic button or ask your child for the fifth time if he has started his college essays, consider…
Scoring Higher on College Entrance Exams Is All About the Early Prep College entrance exams. The mere thought can evoke terror in the heart of the most confident student. Fear not, but get a jump on your studies, advises Varun Tewari, the owner of Victory Step, a top-rated…
by Karyn Brodsky FRESHMAN • Create a high school plan. Familiarize yourself with which high school courses are required by colleges and be sure to enroll in the applicable courses starting this year. Know the levels of courses offered by your school. • Take challenging classes. •…
Planning tips and timelines that drive the process by Karyn Brodsky When it comes to planning for college, many would agree with the Plano Senior High School website* description, “the college admissions process can be a monstrous task without careful planning and attention.” However, there are many…
Scoring Higher on College Entrance Exams Is All About the Early Prep College entrance exams. The mere thought can evoke terror in the heart of the most confident student. Fear not, but get a jump on your studies, advises Varun Tewari, the owner of Victory Step, a top-rated educational company…
Scoring Higher on College Entrance Exams Is All About the Early Prep by Tricia White College entrance exams. The mere thought can evoke terror in the heart of the most confident student. Fear not, but get a jump on your studies, advises Varun Tewari, the owner of Victory Step, a…
That is the Question! by Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer School is back in session, and the remnants of summer are not the only things heating up. For high school seniors, the hot topics are college applications and standardized tests. Is it better to take the ACT or the SAT…