Private Tutoring on the Rise at All Levels
Most schools of all levels, from elementary to university, recommend tutoring services for students whose needs are not met in the traditional classroom setting. The current model used for most public schools was developed nearly 100 years ago, prior to the age of modern technologies like the computer, Internet and telecommute schooling. Not only has [...]
Life after the gaokao
You may have noticed two otherwise inconspicuous high school students recently featured on the front page of the Xin Jing Bao (The Beijing News), and if not, you probably noticed that something strange was going on earlier this month. In both instances, the gaokao (??) is to blame.The gaokao, or the National Higher Education Entrance [...]
Question About Minorities And College Admission?
July 30, 2009 by Rob
Filed under College Admissions
i’m hispanic, is this better or worse for college admissions?
Is It Possible To Have Someone Take Your Sat Test?
I was just wondering is it possible for someone to take your test for you?
How Long Does It Take On College Board From The Day The Sat Test Was Taken Until They Post The Scores?
I just took the test today, and I’m just wondering if anyone knows how long it will take for them to post the scores online?
What Are My Chances For College Admission?
July 30, 2009 by Rob
Filed under College Admissions
I have a total GPA of 3.59, academic GPA of 3.55 and CSU GPA of 3.52. I want to go to either CSULB or LMU. My ACT score is 24, but im retaking it, and my SAT total is 1460 (Math & Reading only is 1000). Do I have a good shot at those schools?
I Am Trying To Find The Right Sat Test Preparation Program – Can Anyone Help Me?
I currently have a projected ACT score of 31-32 and an SAT score of around 2000 – However, I am again for an ACT between 34 and 36 and an SAT between 2200 and 2400 – I am trying to find an SAT private tutoring program to help me achieve these goals. Does anyone have [...]
Can Sat Language Test Replace My Grade That I Got In School Classes?
I am fluent in Chinese, if I score at least 700, can I replace spanish 2 that I take in school? Can SAT Language Test fulfill the requirement of Foreign Language for college admission? Thanks
Should I Take A Risk And Send Colleges My First Sat Test Score?
I just took the SAT, but I am not sure whether I should use the four free “send score to college” options. Is it a good idea to send it? I am afraid that I might have done horribly; if the score is pretty bad, will the colleges mark me down in the future when [...]
What Do College Admission Agents Really Look At?
July 29, 2009 by Rob
Filed under College Admissions
Im worried about getting accepted to college and I was just wondering about the real deal and what really matters the most to get accepted. foreign language? ap classes? SATs? etc..etc… Also will switching in and out of classes decrease the chances of getting accepted?