Why Does My Child Need a Balanced College List?

Recently, I heard an admissions story that illustrates exactly why every student should have a balanced college list. Highly motivated student has a 1550 SAT, 4.0 unweighted GPA, and 12 AP classes with a score of 4 or 5 on all exams. He manages the college application...

The SAT Goes Digital

The College Board will administer the first digital PSAT in fall of 2023 and the SAT will be digital by the Spring of 2024. The digital SAT will still take place in a proctored, in-person environment at school or at a testing center. The test will take place on a...

Our Five Favorite College Admissions Books

We believe that these 5 books truly help both parents and students not only help with the college search, but also gain a valuable perspective into today’s world of college admissions.   1. Fiske Guide to Colleges, Edward Fiske Fully updated and expanded...