Many students begin preparing for the SAT/ACT as early as the summer before their junior year, while others put it off until fall of their senior year. Whether you fall in the first or last group (or somewhere in between), the important thing is that you wait until you have taken the necessary high school…
Tips for Transferring Colleges
by Whitney Enwemeka Deciding to transfer colleges can be a challenging decision to make, and it presents various obstacles, whether you are transferring from a community college to a 4-year university or from one university to another. When I was an admissions counselor at the University of Southern California, I enjoyed reading the applications of…
Seniors: admissions decisions are in. Now what?
Whether you’ve been accepted, waitlisted, or rejected, there’s still more to do! Accepted? Congratulations! All of your hard work paid off, and you were accepted by the school of your dreams. While the hard part is over, there’s still more to do: Compare the financial aid offered by your top choice school, if any, with…
An Open Letter to Our Families
GE College Prep families, In the last 48 hours, there has been a flood of outrage over the individuals who conspired to steal coveted spots from deserving applicants at top universities. While some may find it inconceivable that anyone would resort to fraud to gain college admission, from our end, it is unfortunately not entirely…
Sophomores and Juniors: prep for Subject Tests and AP exams this spring
Sophomores and juniors alike should consider taking the SAT Subject Tests for current history and science courses at the end of this school year. The College Board offers test dates throughout the year, but the June and May test dates ensure that the material is still fresh as you prepare for finals—even better if you’re…
