Archive for July, 2009
Time to Register for Fall Standardized Tests
Now is a great time to register for Fall standardized tests to assure a location close to home. The registration deadline for the September 12th ACT is August 7th, with late registration offered until August 21st. The registration deadline for the next SAT Reasoning or Subject tests on October 10th is September 9th, with late [...]
The NCAA has Unveiled a New Website for Athletes
The NCAA Eligibility Center has just unveiled a new web site, which contains a new registration process for college-bound student-athletes planning to enroll in the Fall of 2010 or later. Students planning to matriculate fall 2010 or after who have already registered using the existing site will not be required to re-register. However, there will [...]
California’s Public Universities Impacted
While this year will see increased acceptances for out-of-state students, tuition increases, increased class sizes, reduced enrollments of tranfer students, and impacted programs are a major concern for students considering California public universities. The news continues to roll in regarding the cutbacks.
Juniors: Preparing for the October PSAT Test
The PSAT test will be administered by high schools to juniors in October, either the 14th or 17th depending on the date selected by your school. While some high schools offer the test for freshmen and sophomores, the test is designed for juniors. The PSAT is used to qualify students for National Merit status, so [...]
The Colleges That Change Lives College Fair: Plan Ahead for Interviews
The College That Change Lives College Fair is coming to Bellevue, WA on Saturday, August 1st. This group of 40 small, liberal arts colleges from around the country will have representatives on-hand to meet with you and answer your questions. If you already know that you will be applying to any of these colleges, you [...]
The ACT Test
Almost all colleges and universities now accept either the ACT or the SAT in the admissions process. It is best to decide early which test will be best for you and focus on one or the other. To make this decision, consider waiting until you have the results of your junior PSAT test in December [...]
Rethinking the Cost of College
While the data is not yet available to assess the impact of the economy on returning college students, this article highlights a trend that many counselors are hearing anecdotally.
Common Application Goes Live
The Common Application for Fall 2010 was posted today.
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