"Absolutely one-hundred percent activities and college admissions - it is really not a black and white process. It is much more of a gray area." Colleges are sure to find your international baccalaureate degree impressive – but not if you call it an "international bachelorette" on your application. That's a spell-check-induced gaffe cited by deans of admission at more than a couple schools. What … [Read more...]
What’s a Good ACT Score?
"What is a good ACT score for you may not be a good ACT score for somebody else with different goals." High school kids, are you looking at applying to college? Taking the ACT exam is one step in the process. This piece gives you the basics of taking the exam. For example, it's based on 36 points. 22 is considered a fair grade, to get into smaller schools. Watch the video to get some backround. … [Read more...]
Secrets of Mental Math! 3 Tips to Up Your Mental Math Game
"We're going to go over three sort of tricks of mental math that I use consistently as I do math problems to help me." Mental calculation is an indispensable task in management consulting. Even during case interviews, it’s evident that prestigious firms such as McKinsey, Bain, and BCG look for candidates who are number smart—who can analyze and interpret quantitative information without relying … [Read more...]
How I Got Into UPenn
"Overall I think my recommendation letters were really good and they definitely added to my application." The University of Pennsylvania (commonly known as Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Incorporated as The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn is one of 14 founding members of the Association of American … [Read more...]
How I Coached a Student to a Perfect 36 On The ACT. Tips & Tricks for Improving Your Test Score
"In this video I tell you how I coached a student to a perfect 36 on the ACT, and how you can apply these same strategies to improve your own test score!" One woman coached a student to a perfect 36 on the ACT. There are many tricks and tips for improving your test score. It is possible to get a 36, but it takes a lot of training. You will want to plug into this network to get the best materials … [Read more...]
SAT Calculator Hacks: TI-84 Tips & Tricks
"Looking for a quick way to improve your SAT math score? These calculators tricks will save you time on the test and make your life easier!" If you are taking the SAT soon, and are looking for ways to do better on your math score, then there are some hacks you can learn. There is a section on the SAT where you cannot use the calculator, but there is another part where you can use it. The … [Read more...]
Does the SAT (or ACT) Test Matter?
"Perfect Scoring tutor Brooke Hanson addresses the question of whether the SAT (or ACT) really matters in college admissions-- and whether it should." Some people might wonder if the SAT, or ACT matters a lot. A lot of students are frustrated by the process of the standardized test. Most of the time, your scores matter a lot on these certain tests. But, there are schools that have the test … [Read more...]
What Are Colleges Looking For? Tips for College Essays, Applications and Beyond
"What are colleges looking for? Here I'll go through basic points of what colleges want to see from you and what matters in the college application process." It is important to know what colleges are looking for in students. There are tips you can use for college essays and applications and anything beyond that as well. If you are trying to learn how to get in college, then there are some useful … [Read more...]
5 Activities That Don’t Help your College Application
"You want to do something you're passionate about, because schools are looking for passion." This video is about just what the title describes, "5 Activities That Don't Help your College Application." These activities describe what not to get so involved with in high school if you want these activities to help with your college application. The first activity mentioned, that doesn't really help … [Read more...]
What’s a Bad SAT Score? Nationally and by College
"Your SAT composite should be 1500 or higher (about 750 or higher per section) if you want to be competitive at highly selective schools." SAT scores above 1083 are considered better than the national average. Anything below 950 is considered very low. 1340 is considered a good high score but not by IVY League standards. If you are trying to get into an average selective school, it is wise to aim … [Read more...]