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The Best Time to Start the College Essay

The Best Time to Start the College Essay

If there's one thing I've noticed over my years as a private college admissions counselor, it is that the longer a student waits to begin focusing on the college application process, the more stressful college application season becomes. With the enormous pressure students (and their families) are under during the fall of senior year, it is critical to start laying the groundwork as early as possible.
What Will Your College Interviewer Ask You?

What Will Your College Interviewer Ask You?

Only the interviewer knows exactly what questions will be posed to you during your college interview. However, there are some topics that ...
What is a Good Score on the SAT Subject Test?

What is a Good Score on the SAT Subject Test?

That depends on a number of factors. The maximum score on each test is 800 points. In the table below, you can see the mean scores (arithmetic average) for each of the available SAT Subject Tests in 2017. You can also see the standard deviation for each.

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