College Application Process
Typically, merit-based scholarships are the scholarships a school offers to top students regardless of that student’s financial need. It’s essentially free money — and who doesn’t like free money? These scholarships are used by colleges to lure highly qualified applicants to campus. Keep in mind, though, that not every school offers merit-based scholarships. Harvard, for
NOTE: This post covers the differences in the current versions of the ACT and SAT. The College Board has announced changes to the SAT beginning in March of 2016 that are not reflected in this analysis. See our previous post “What Do the SAT Changes Mean to Tutors” for more information. Frequently, parents and students
Hey College Applicants – the 2014-15 Common Application is LIVE! Fun facts about the common app: It’s accepted at over 500 colleges and universities nationwide, including over 80 public institutions and last year nearly 800,000 students submitted it to at least one school. Chances are you will submit it too! Take a few minutes to
