Did you receive an early acceptance to a college that you applied to? Anyone who received early acceptance must make their final decision by May 1. You must provide the college or university with a decision by this date. After this date, the students who have accepted an offer will be provided with a class placement. Those who have not accepted an offer will have to wait on their applications to other colleges. Choosing between the colleges you applied to is challenging and

How do I get into a good college? Yikes! It's time to start putting together those applications. No pressure or anything.. they just have a fair chance of determining the course of the rest of your life. Yeah I know, you're not old enough to vote yet but you're expected to make such a huge decision? Anyone else about to have a panic attack? Okay, okay, calm down. The truth? It's not that much of a big deal. If you don't get into your top school (or any school), the world st

Everyone has different reasons for studying what they study in college. There is no one perfect track or major, and each degree has different benefits for those studying it. While many people like to study Liberal Arts, others like to study STEM. These are not mutually exclusive. Many students either major in both or take classes in different tracks to diversify their knowledge. A professional student coach can help you pick the classes you want so you can achieve the educati

Applying to college can be daunting for even the most prepared high school student and graduates. No matter how many extra-curricular activities you participate in or how high your grades are, you may feel there is constant room for improvement. If you are like most high school students, you are probably preparing your application years earlier than when you are submitting it. It is common for students in grades ten and eleven to attend SAT workshops, learn a musical instrum

With the costs of a university education rising each year, it is becoming increasingly more difficult for high school students to fund their university degrees. Even if they receive help from their parents and work a full time job, they may not be able to cover tuition alone, being forced to take out loans from the bank. However, if you qualify for a scholarship, you may not have to experience this issue. Scholarships range in size from a few hundred dollars to full compensat

You are, or are almost done with school. Soon, you, along with all your friends in high school, will be having fun in the Sun, camping, or generally just enjoying a slower pace of life until school starts up again in September. However, you should be careful not to forget what you learned over this past academic year. If you do, you will start school at a disadvantage and make the next scholastic year even harder than it needs to be. For all high school students entering gra

College applications can be a daunting task for any high school student. You may feel anxious about the state of your applications even before your graduating year. However, there is no need to worry. Choosing where you will gain volunteering hours is simple, and can be done if you use the following guiding principles that will help you make the most of your community service. If you are unsure of how to approach the topic, consider asking an academic coach for help. Choose

Congratulations! You have been invited to a college tour. While your offer of acceptance may not be final (although, if your grades remain good, it should not be a problem), you should start planning to visit all the colleges and universities you are interested in attending. For more information or help to ensure you fully benefit from college tours, don’t hesitate to consult an academic coach. Here are the steps you should take to ensure you maximize this opportunity. Good

Common core education in America ensures that children receive a standardized education that is at least equal to that of their peers. While common core will prepare you to achieve the basic skills needed to do well in college or university, depending on your highly personalized goals, you will need to reach beyond what common core can provide you. Your school day should not end when the bell rings. Depending on your goals, you may need to take extra-curricular programs like

High School Class Selection On your child’s first day of high school, as they nervously enter the locker-lined hallways full of chattering teenagers, they probably aren’t thinking about their future course loads and what they want to do when they graduate. After all, those decisions seem far away, but in reality, four years will pass quickly and your child must start to think about their academic direction and potential career aspirations sooner, rather than later. They