Recommended Reading for Students
Parents often ask me what their kids can be working on to prepare for standardized tests, to become better writers, to improve their vocabulary [...]
Nine Awesome Strategies to Improve Organization
Oftentimes low scores, poor grades, and lack of motivation stem from disorganization. With some simple organizational techniques, many students become more engaged in their [...]
The Real Deal with High School Placement Exams
For admission to Chicago’s top high schools, a high school placement exam must be completed. Selective Enrollment High Schools (SEHS), such as Walter Payton [...]
College Entrance Exams: ACT versus SAT
With some exceptions, nearly every college accepts either the ACT or the SAT. Be that as it may, most students do much better on [...]
College Application Essays
Generally speaking, most colleges consider GPA, extracurricular involvements, letters of recommendation, essay responses, and ACT/SAT scores equally important, each contributing roughly 20% to the [...]