High quality custom college plans? While some students first take the PSAT in October of their sophomore year, it is important to know that only the junior year administration of the exam counts for National Merit Scholarship consideration. More importantly, taking the PSAT will allow you to see where you stand and which areas you will need to address through extra study prior to taking the real deal. Speaking of the genuine test, you’ll want to register for the March, May, or June administration of the SAT or the April or June testing dates for the ACT (Hopefully this spring’s test dates will be less impacted by COVID-19 than in 2020). Taking the exam as a junior will allow you to engage in targeted study over the summer prior to retaking the test in the fall of your senior year. Students who take the SAT in spring of their junior year and elect to retake the test the following fall improve their overall score by an average of 40 points on the SAT; those who put in 20 hours studying on Kahn Academy increase their scores by an average of 115 points. This can be immensely beneficial, especially in light of what is known as Superscoring — where colleges take the best combined subject scores across multiple test administrations.

Check out our 10 ways to jumpstart college planning below to help you feel a little less stressed about what you need to do before applying – and getting into – college, and browse through our site for helpful information and tips on every step of the college and financial aid application process. Getting ready for college isn’t all work. Find something you really like doing, then dive into it. Maybe you’re drawn to sports, student council, music, art … you get the picture. You’ll develop skills and be more appealing to colleges (they like students who’ll add something to campus life).

With almost a decade of experience in the field of education, I have worked with hundreds of students and their families. Formally a high school English teacher, I noticed the need for more support throughout the crazy college search and application process! I want every student to end up at the school that is the best fit for them- academically, financially, and socially. Each student is unique, so I will work to create a customized plan of action. Get in touch to learn more about my college advising process and build a custom college plan! See extra info on Custom college plan.

Includes everything in the Essentials Package PLUS: High School Course & Extra-Curricular Planning- Student’s transcripts are reviewed before receiving advice on courses and any necessary tutoring. SAT/ACT- Review and recommend a standardized testing strategy and timeline. Major Selection- Various assessments and counseling will help guide students towards potential interests, majors, and/or careers. Personalized Best Fit College List- With over 4,000 options, it is necessary to research, evaluate, and create a list of best fit schools for your student. There is a lot to consider: academic fit, financial fit, and social/cultural fit.

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