Even though the first college applications deadline won’t come around until about mid-October, now is the perfect time to start thinking about college. Spring break is right around the corner, and it’s a great opportunity to take the time to visit colleges in-person or virtually.
One of the comments I hear most often from prospective families in my 20+ years here at The Beekman School is, “…but I’ve never heard of you!” I’ve heard this from lifelong New Yorkers who thought they knew all of the local schools, and I’ve heard this from educational consultants who have been
“So, tell me about yourself.”
*Student stares at me like a deer in headlights*
This is how I like to start mock-interviews with my students, and I’m not going to lie, it’s 100% because I like to elicit this classic bewildered reaction. More on this later.
In a recent article, the College Board announced that it is no longer offering SAT Subject Tests or the SAT with Essay.
In an ever-increasing global community, no one should be asking why learning a second language in high school is so important. And if you are planning on continuing your education after high school, you don’t need to ask yourself if learning a second language will help you get into college becau
A weighty concern on many teenagers' minds right now is, "How strong is my high school preparation for college?" Certainly, part of the responsibility for college readiness lies with the student: to best prepare for college while in high school, should you take college-level classes in high scho
Like most specialized fields, education has its buzzwords. You’ve probably heard a few of them: grit, data-driven, student-centered, inquiry-based, flipped classroom, etc.
Like most specialized fields, education has its buzzwords. You’ve probably heard a few of them: grit, data-driven, student-centered, inquiry-based, flipped classroom, etc.
It seems that the college admissions process continues to feel more competitive and stress-inducing with each passing year, whether we like it or not. To prepare for that challenge, it is necessary to find good college prep programs that will prepare you for those expectations.