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What To Do When a High Schooler Is Not Ready For College

Sometimes, I show photos of my students at prom, high school graduation, or college graduation to my friends. “Look at my babies,” I exclaim, celebrating their milestones. “Jennifer,” says my friend. “This is a grown person, not a baby.” Whatever. She’s never tried to calm down a crying teenager afraid of a low test score […]

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Essay Writing For Scholarships & College Admissions

SESSION I: June 16 – July 9 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays | 9 am – 10:15 am Pay by June 5: $775. Pay after June 5: $825. Register here: Welcome to ESSAY WRITING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS & COLLEGE ADMISSIONS! SESSION II: July 14 — August 6 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays | 9 am – 10:15 am Pay by […]

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Prepare for PSAT, SAT, and ACT

Spring and Summer Courses All courses are led by a live instructor. Summer ACT Preparation Course | Starts at $1399 CLASS MEETINGS: July 15 — August 7. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, CST TEST REVIEW: September 2 –  4. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 7 pm — 9 pm, CST Limited to […]

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$1 Million+ In Scholarships Tied To Test Scores

Increasingly, parents whose students are pursuing scholarships hire me for PSAT, SAT, or ACT preparation. What are 3 things that my student can do today to prepare for the next PSAT, SAT, or ACT? Schedule a 30-minute phone call to plan your next steps. Here’s a list of 19 scholarships (worth more than $1 Million) […]

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Write a College Essay That Stands Out

Well-written essays can lead to college admissions and scholarships. Keep reading to learn how to write an essay that stands out from the crowd. Step 1: Read Professional Examples of Storytelling  The First Time I Faced a Hostile Audience (Kids) by John Leguizamo On Witness and Respair: A Personal Tragedy Followed by Pandemic by Jesymn Ward Letter […]

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40 Summer College Opportunities

Success in college requires good habits. Join me this summer, and I’ll teach you how to use knowledge, strategy, and consistency to become more confident. 40 seats in Essay Writing for Scholarships and College Admissions, PSAT/SAT Preparation, STEM, Business and Industry, and Public Service courses are now open! ESSAY WRITING FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Recommended for Class […]

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SAT or ACT

Question: Should I take the SAT or ACT? Answer: Take both. The SAT and ACT can improve your chances of bypassing college placement exams (TSIA, Accuplacer, etc.) and gaining college admission and scholarships. [Scholarship programs that require SAT or ACT scores] Here are 4 additional reasons for taking the SAT and ACT. 1. Most admission and scholarship […]

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Choosing the Right School

Dazzling website, engaging social media presence, glossy brochures, beautiful fall campus tours — what more do students need to get to know a prospective university? Hiding in plain sight, a school’s Common Data Set can help determine the likelihood that a student will succeed in its classrooms. Using a Common Data Set Watch “Using a […]

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Scholarships and SAT and ACT

Don’t let the A’s and B’s fool you — educators are passing, promoting, and graduating students who lack the literacy and numeracy for college-level coursework. [Complete the Scholar ReadyNESS Checkup and set an appointment with me to discuss your student’s debt-free path to college.] Don’t wait until your student is among the increased number of college students […]

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Essay Writing for College Admissions & Scholarships

Students will learn… How to write a personal essay How to build a scholarship plan (where to find scholarships and what to write about in other essays) How to complete an application for college admission How to request letters of recommendation Interviewing skills This Course Is For… This course is for busy students who want […]