Entries by armourcreative

Stay Sharp over Winter Break

12/20/2024 Winter break is the perfect opportunity for sophomores and juniors to make progress on their SAT or ACT prep—without feeling like they’re missing out on the holiday fun. Of course, it’s important to relax and recharge; but dedicating a few minutes each day can set students up for success during the spring testing season. […]

Guest Post: Is it easier to get into Harvard than UGA Honors?

By Kate Harmer, Catalyst College Counseling Every year, there is much excitement and anticipation surrounding the UGA Early Action admissions decisions that drop the Friday afternoon before Thanksgiving. Last week was no different. But among the excited messages conveying good news, a few students were surprised. They expected to not only be admitted to UGA, […]

Guest Post: The Critical Importance of a Diversified College List

By Jen Henry, The Write Path Aiming (Too) High I had a call with some prospective new clients the other day. They were encouraging their bright, talented and well-rounded daughter to “reach for the stars” in her college application process. My response was, “Absolutely! As long as she creates a balanced list.” Too often, I […]

Guest Post: Understanding High School Profiles: What Every College Applicant Should Know

By Steve Tapper, Independent College Counselor High schools have a variety of grading scales, grade distributions, average ACT/SAT scores, and availability of Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. To provide colleges with context for college admissions officers to understand a student’s academic experience, high schools send colleges a high school profile. In this […]