A Mom’s Winning Strategy For Competitive College Admissions as told to Jennifer Ledwith In May, Miles Jenkins graduated from Grace Preparatory Academy in Arlington, Texas. Miles was accepted to Clemson University, the University of Georgia, the University of Tennessee, Abilene Christian University, the University of Arizona, Penn State University, Baylor University, Auburn University, Purdue University, […]
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In ACT Prep, College Prep, College Students, Confidence in school, Literacy, Parenting, PSAT Prep, SAT Prep, teen anxiety
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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In ACT Prep, College Prep, Literacy, Math, Math, Paying for College, PSAT Prep, SAT Prep, Scholarships, student athlete
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 […]
Always Apply For These Scholarships
For most students, their largest source of scholarships will be their college or university. Here’s a list of 70+ scholarships from Texas public and private colleges. Loading…
The Realities of Paying For College
Tired of financial or college advice that doesn’t apply to you? In this episode, we break it down with Jennifer Ledwith, tackling realistic options for everyone—whether you’re broke, have some cash to spare, or are dealing with unsupportive parents. No matter which category you fall into, we’ve got you covered. Tune in for a down-to-earth […]
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In ACT Prep, College Prep, Paying for College, PSAT Prep, SAT Prep, Scholarships
$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? Contact us to plan your next steps. Here’s a list of 18 schools and scholarship programs that award scholarships — worth […]
Peace With “Grown” College Students This Holiday Season
Clara Peña, LPC-S, LCDC, RPT of New Outlook Individual & Family Therapy, LLC is passionate about helping women adapt to empty nests. But what happens when those “grown” children return for short-term (weekend, holidays, summers) breaks and long-term (years) to the family home? According to Dr. Peña, a professional therapist, setting clear boundaries and expections […]
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In College Prep, Confidence in school, Literacy, Math, Math, Paying for College, PSAT Prep, SAT Prep, Scholarships, stress relief
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]