College admissions has become a complicated process over the years. Visiting a campus is a great way to show ‘demonstrated interest’ and get a feel for a campus environment. More families are seeking out college admissions help, college essay help, ACT and SAT test prep help, and scholarship help to provide support and guidance throughout the process. As a private college admissions coach serving Brentwood, TN, Franklin, TN, and Nashville, TN students in Williamson County and

As a private college admissions advisor serving Brentwood, TN, Franklin, TN, and Nashville, TN, I meet students every year who have high hopes for attending a top tier ivy league university. That is wonderful to have such ambitious goals! That being said, it’s very important that students understand that a lot goes into ivy league applications—more than grades and test scores. The reality is that being a part of 6 clubs, playing a few team sports, and volunteering here and th

Summer is an excellent time to begin thinking about ACT and SAT test prep. Students don’t have the distraction of classes and schoolwork, which means they can devote the maximum amount of effort int o preparing for the big testing day. Before registering for the exam, there are a few tips that students should keep in mind. Determine a Baseline Score I often recommend to my students to first take a practice exam without any preparation. This will show students where they need

Middle school can be a challenging time. It’s important that middle school children learn to cultivate a sense of independence. It's during the middle school years that students begin to identify with different interests. Some of my middle school clients are often confused at what they should be doing during these years to get their child prepared and ready for high school. Remember, it’s the time dedicated to coursework and learning that dictates how well a student will perf