by Elaine McMahon | Jan 20, 2021
The College Board announced two major changes today. Firstly, the testing firm will no longer offer the SAT Subject Tests (or SAT IIs) in the US. However, because these tests are used for a variety of purposes, international students can continue to take them through...
by Elaine McMahon | Nov 13, 2020
Applying to college is a complicated process, but the College Board has created programs to guide you through it. The Opportunity Scholarship Program is open to all students and doesn’t require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your...
by Elaine McMahon | Nov 4, 2019
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is an organization representing more than 15,000 professionals at colleges and universities, high schools, and community-based organizations, as well as independent education counselors. Its Code of...
by Elaine McMahon | Oct 27, 2019
This week I had the opportunity to attend the 2019 Guidance Expo in White Plains, NY. This is essentially an exposition of guidance and counseling ideas and activities. There were over 40 professional seminars regarding issues and concerns that affect the elementary,...
by Elaine McMahon | Oct 5, 2019
It’s Back to School and Juniors are bracing for what many consider to be the most challenging year in high school. In addition to vigorous coursework, athletic commitments and extracurricular activities, many 16-year olds are learning to drive, holding down part-time...
by Elaine McMahon | Oct 4, 2019
Nights are cool, it’s sweatshirt weather and pumpkin spice lattes are on the menu. This can only mean one thing…it’s time to book your college visits! The campus visit is often seen as an extra step or one that should be reserved for after a student is accepted....
