Summer Planning: Test Prep
Photo Credit: www.tutors-on-call.com As a prospective athlete, I know you have a lot on your plate. You’ve got classes, your practice and...
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- Feb 15
Winter/Spring Counselor Checklist
Here are critical items students in each grade level should follow through on: Grade 9 & 10 – Now is the perfect time to think about...
- Jan 2
Frequently Asked Questions
Photo Credit: ThaiEmbassy.com As I present to various groups around the country (virtually of course!), I am frequently asked a few of...
- Jan 2
As a Student: BELONG
By Kate Forman, Rugger’s Edge Advisor I always found my home on the playing field or the track, but I had friends who were artists,...
- Jan 1
Planning Ahead
If you’re starting your college exploration phase now (highly recommended for Grades 9 & 10 graders, and especially critical for Grade 11...
- Dec 1, 2022
Which Activities Do Colleges Value?
The example above shows the Common Application Activities section, which offers 10 spots for a student to fill in. Does this mean every...
- Dec 1, 2022
How to Pay for College
Most families find it very easy to discuss the “fun” aspects of college planning – the beautiful campuses, the unique academic areas of...
- Dec 1, 2022
Test-Blind vs. Test-Optional
With so many colleges adopting test-optional policies, many students are breathing a sigh of relief. But before you completely scrap your...
- Nov 1, 2022
Increase Your Chance of Recruitment with One Simple Step
Step inside one of the most common conversations college coaches have with a prospective student-athlete: Coach: “What is your GPA?" ...
- Oct 31, 2022
5 Minutes to Your Dream College
Yale University Photo Credit: BusinessInsider.com One of the biggest obstacles that students encounter on their path to their dream...
- Oct 30, 2022
5 Easy Ways to Increase Your Test Scores
We all know the importance of standardized test scores in the college admissions game. This brings an overwhelming amount of stress and...
- Oct 16, 2022
Holiday Break To-Do List
Photo Credit: https://producthq.io/ Holiday breaks are amazing! You get to sleep in, and catch up on school work and spend more time with...
- Oct 1, 2022
Winter Reading List
When the weather outside is frightful, staying curled up with a book is just so delightful! Here are some top books you should read...
- Oct 1, 2022
Avoid Easy Mistakes, Get the Score You Want
By ArborBridge Test Prep There is an aspect to scoring well on standardized testing that too often goes unexamined: minimizing careless...
- Sep 26, 2022
Email Control
Increase your chance of admission & recruitment with this ONE tip! This is the time of year when I do routine check-in meetings with all...
- Sep 3, 2022
Optimal Testing Timeline
As summer break ends and the school year begins, it’s important that students start off on the right foot. You may have already...
- Sep 1, 2022
Start Now
By Kate Forman, Rugger’s Edge Advisor It was late December when a student (a senior) told me he wanted to attend USC and play football....
- Sep 1, 2022
Don’t Study Harder – Study Better!
Photo Credit: TheAtlantic.com After I meet with a student who is struggling with their school work, often one of the main takeaways for...
- Aug 9, 2022
How to Make the Most of College Visits
(Photo Credit: CollegeRank.net) Summer and Fall are great times for many families to hit the road and start exploring colleges with their...
- Aug 9, 2022
“Questions from our Readers”
We thought this would be a great time to answer some common questions we receive from families just like yours. Q: When should a...
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