Visiting Colleges During the Summer
It all begins with an idea.It is never too early to start visiting colleges! Most students will apply to seven to twelve schools, and very few people have the time or money to visit that many schools. Dedicating spring break of junior year for college tours - visiting seven schools in seven days - can be grueling and stressful. I don’t recommend it! Instead, start early and make it fun.
Stop the Summer Slide
No, I am not talking about the Alpine slide! Summer slide – or summer learning loss - is when students forget what they learned over the summer. Going camping? Traveling long distances? Looking for something to do after dinner? Is your student “bored?” Here are some fun ways to sneak in some learning over the summer.
ACT Scores Are Back, Now What?
Students who retake the ACT generally improve their scores. With twelve weeks of test prep, we consistently see improvements of 3-5 points. Due to the standardized nature of the test, practice really helps. But do you need to invest this time? It depends. Here are some reasons why you might want to retake the ACT.