5-minute read Based on recent headlines alone you might get the sense that the SAT and the ACT represent anything from – the true mark of your student’s worth and one that celebrities and executives would spend millions on to best “help” their kid – to becoming irrelevant in the college …
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August Slow Down: Beaches, Barbecues, and Brainstorming
3 minute read Some of the most brilliant ideas come to people in the shower. Or sometimes it’s right as they’re falling asleep. The concept is that when your body is on autopilot, like going through the familiar routine of a shower or in complete rest in bed, your mind is free to think and …
Soaking Up Your Summer Break
2 minute read We hope this blog finds you wherever you feel most relaxed, whether that’s on a beach with a soundtrack of waves crashing or taking a rest during a hike. Summer break is an important time for rejuvenation and unwinding after the demands of the school year. For recent graduates, it’s …
Campus Visits: Come for the Tour, Stay for the After-Exploring
4 minute read Summer vacation is the perfect time for college visits, which are a great way for students to get the best sense of a school’s environment and atmosphere. We’re big proponents of college tours, which are organized events where the college provides a trained guide to share facts and …