We all understand that high school students should visit college campuses before deciding whether or not to apply to that particular college. Since it is going to be their home for the next four years (or longer), they should feel comfortable there, it should offer an educational program that interests them, and it should be in an area or city that offer activities that they enjoy. This is hard to tell from pictures on a college website or … [Read more...]
Spring 2013 College Information Seminar in Clear Lake
FREE parent session at Clear Lake Library- Freeman Library Sat, February 23- 2pm to 4pm Topics to be discussed: The College Application Process and Timeline- when students should be preparing for college and what to do to get ahead of the game Financial Aid Process and Scholarships- how to maximize scholarship potential and apply for the most financial aid SAT, ACT and SAT Subject Tests- When students should take these tests and … [Read more...]
What are the SAT IIs and Does Your Child Need to Take Them?
The College Board, the creator of the original SAT, has also created SAT IIs, better known as SAT Subject Tests to help students showcase their knowledge in certain subject areas. These Subject Tests are the only national college admissions tests where the students get to choose which subject they want to be tested on. SAT Subject Tests allow students to set themselves apart from other applicants and send a “send a strong message regarding … [Read more...]
