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High School Course Selection: AP vs IB
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs are available to students in many high schools today. Historically, AP
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How to Plan for Your Child's First Tutoring Session
Learn more about the questions you should ask before your child begins academic tutoring and test prep.
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Middle School Planning
The earlier families begin planning and thinking about college, the less stress they will experience later down the road. Below are some tip
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Helping Your Teen Choose The Right College
By now, parents and students can breathe a sigh of relief. Decision letters are pouring in, invitations to admitted student visit days are trailing close behind, and financial aid packages are being processed and sent out to families throughout the country. So now that your son or daughter has formally been accepted, what are the next steps that you should take? The following five tips will help families make an informed decision. Map it Out Schedule a family meeting. Take
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Mistakes to Avoid for Standardized Tests
Rarely does anyone enjoy taking standardized exams. They are long, require months of preparation, and provide an objective measurement that is then compared to all other applicants. Many colleges require the ACT, SAT, and SAT II, but some consider these components to be optional in the admissions process. The bottom line is this: If you don’t give test prep 100%, then don’t expect to get the results that you want. Slacking off, not studying, and procrastinating with test pre
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What to Bring To The ACT Exam
ACT and SAT Test Prep in Brentwood, TN, Franklin, TN, and Nashville, TN You have completed your test prep ACT tutoring , and the big day has arrived. Before you show up for the exam, be sure to review what you can and cannot bring to the exam. Having a good night's sleep and a nutritious meal will be important. Bring a printed copy of your ticket to the test center. Don’t have it? Not to worry. You can always print another through your ACT web account. If you do not brin
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Understanding PSAT Scores
I am a firm believer that every student should sit for the PSAT before taking the SAT. Although the PSAT and SAT have many similarities, there are distinctions that should be considered. In addition to the PSAT being good practice for the SAT, it also serves as a qualifying exam for The National Merit Scholarship Program, which is an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college scholarships. Although some colleges consider themselves "Te
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Early Decision...Early Action…Restrictive Early Action…Regular Decision…Rolling Admissions…Understanding the Deadlines
Did you know that the deadline a student chooses to apply by may directly impact their admission candidacy? As the college admissions process becomes even more complex, I find that parents are often left confused about which deadline means what. As a college admissions consultant serving the Brentwood, TN , Franklin, TN , and Nashville, TN areas , this is one of the most common questions I hear each year. The date that a student indicates on their college application can h
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What Are Scholarship Committees Looking For in a Candidate?
The process of applying for scholarships should not be taken lightly. Every year, I see students put so much effort into their college applications, only to burn out and decide not to pursue scholarship opportunities. Looking for scholarships can be a tricky business. They aren’t always the same year after year, and deadlines are often all over the place. If you’re looking for scholarship help and want to understand where to look for scholarship money, then you’ve come to the
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4 Tips to Alleviate Test Prep Anxiety
Standardized exams are often the most stressful factor of college applications. Establishing a healthy studying and preparation routine is essential for students to do well on the exam. Test preparation takes time, dedication, and commitment. Quickly cramming or barely covering the test material is only going to hurt a student’s college admission chances. Working with a reputable test prep and tutoring company in Brentwood, TN, Franklin, TN, and/or Nashville, TN can make al
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