It is the last full year of high school that colleges will see in your application. It pretty much sets the stage for the overall GPA, both weighted and unweighted, that you will present to colleges. It is the last year in which you can really show your passion in extracurricular activities. And let's not talk about exams! You will be taking the PSAT (important for the National Merit Scholarship award!), the SAT, the ACT, and a whole slew of SAT Subjects and APs. After all o

Juniors should have already started their college preparation. But if they haven't, do not panic! You still have time! Check out this timeline from Peterson's that helps guide through the process: https://www.petersons.com/college-search/planning-list-eleventh-students.aspx #juniors #admissionstips

Juniors and Sophomores, Summer is not over yet and there are several things that you can do to start with the College Admissions process. Read this interesting article which gives ideas on what to do during this time period: http://www.theunion.com/news/local-news/jill-haley-summer-is-the-time-to-think-about-college/ #summerprograms #juniors

Now that Juniors are beginning their College Admissions process by attending college fairs, it is important to know what to do at them but, more importantly, what NOT to do at them. Read this article which addresses college fairs: https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2016/09/02/college-fair-donts/ #collegefairs #juniors

For those Juniors and Parents considering college summer programs for their student, read this interesting article on whether or not you should go through the expense of attending these programs: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurareston/2015/07/01/college-summer-programs-for-high-schoolers-are-they-worth-it/#5a3463471f54 #summerprograms #precollege #juniors

The College Board, which owns the SAT, announced that starting January 1, 2017 it will be easier for students with disabilities that need accommodations to take the test to do so! This is great news for these students! Please read the article for more additional information on this topic: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2016/12/02/finally-college-board-makes-it-easier-for-students-with-disabilities-to-get-sat-accommodations/?utm_term=.b5572de10db7 #sat #d

Juniors just starting with the college admissions process should ask themselves these 10 questions to find their passions! Good luck discovering yourself! https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/know-yourself/answer-10-questions-and-discover-your-future?excmpid=SM046-ST-BF-tw #collegeapplicationprocess #juniors #admissionstips