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Everyone is familiar with the resume. It’s a short overview of a person’s job history, accomplishments, and skills meant to help them apply for a job opening, scholarship, or program. What many don’t realize is that the resume is just as important in applying to college as it is applying to a full-time job. While […]

If you would have asked me two years ago, what my plan was for college application season, I would have probably replied with a shrug. Like many freshmen students, going into high school, I had absolutely no clue what to do when it came to college applications. Being an only child, I did not have […]

We’ve heard from a lot of students and parents in recent months with questions about the upcoming SAT changes.  Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions. WHEN WILL THE SAT GO DIGITAL? In the U.S, the first digital PSAT will be in October 2023 and the first digital SAT will be in March […]

  We get it—the college essay is hard. In 650 words or less, you are meant to convey the entirety of who you are as a person. You are meant to talk about your experiences when you might not have many. College essays ask you to explain your goals while you’re still figuring out your […]

  The SAT is going digital, starting with the PSAT in October 2023.  How will the digital test be different from the existing pencil and paper exam? Take a look at the changes below. WHAT’S STAYING THE SAME? The digital SAT will continue to measure the knowledge and skills that matter most for college readiness. […]

In January 2022, the College Board announced the Suite of SAT Assessments would be redesigned to provide a more convenient testing experience for students and administrators. We’ve pulled together an overview summary of the digital SAT test based on details provided by the College Board.    DIGITAL SAT TEST OVERVIEW AND SPECIFICATIONS READING AND WRITING […]

The summer is a time of relaxation and fun. Without the busyness brought by school, clubs, and other activities, it can be a time to catch up on important tasks or explore new places. One kind of place that many students explore during the summer are college campuses. Without having to worry about missing class […]

Congratulations to our Class 101 Monmouth County Class of 2023!  Twenty-seven seniors from 15 different high schools worked through our Class 101 timeline for college research, applications and essays, test prep and scholarships, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate this year’s senior class.  Submitting applications to 143 colleges and universities in more than 25 […]

Last spring, I decided to spend my spring break visiting my top universities for college tours. This was unexpected for many people who told me that I had time to visit colleges. After encouragement from my college planner and parents, though, I travelled to Washington, DC and visited American University, George Washington University, and the […]