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October 25, 2022
Navigating ACT/SAT in a Test-Optional Landscape
Navigating ACT/SAT in a Test-Optional Landscape What is a "test-optional" college admissions policy? It's actually quite simple. A test-optional policy means that you don't have to submit your standardized test…
October 18, 2022
Selectivity when Building Your College List
Selectivity when Building Your College List As our seniors finish their college applications, we are working diligently with our Junior students on building college lists. Our brand promise is that…
October 12, 2022
Understanding Financial Aid Options
There are many different types of financial aid, and knowing what you're eligible for can be overwhelming. This article explains the different kinds of aid offered so that you can…
October 4, 2022
Early Decision or Early Action
Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision are all terms that you will hear a lot during the college application process. But what do they mean? And which one is…
September 28, 2022
How to Stay Calm During the College Application Process
How to Stay Calm During the College Application Process 1. Start early The college application process can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Starting early gives you time…
August 22, 2022
Application Advice from One Brother to Another
Who better to ask for advice than students who have recently been through the college process? This week’s blog is written by Christopher Musselman at Senior at Leeds School of…
August 22, 2022
How To Create the Command Center
One of the questions I get asked all of the time is: What can my family be doing now to prepare my student for college and beyond? My answer: Strive…
August 22, 2022
The Best Steps To Take If You Get Deferred
Many people believe that being deferred marks the end of the road on their journey with a particular school, however, that is not always the case. There are several steps…
