SAT cheating is a very serious offense that could lead to the cancellation of your test scores, expulsion, and even criminal charges. Six students from Great Neck North High School in New York are now finding this out after allegedly paying $1,500 to $2,000 to a man who took their SAT tests for them. The students… Continue reading »
Letter of Recommendation
A letter of recommendation is important in the college admissions process because it gives the staff another view of you as an applicant. The typical letter of recommendation is written by a professional who knows you well and can describe your best qualities. If two applicants are evenly matched, a good letter of recommendation can… Continue reading »
College Admissions Standards – Unfair Treatment
Unfair college admission standards are a sad fact of life for college students. In this article, we’ll share true stories from three American college students who said they were treated unfairly by the colleges they applied to, along with our insights on the situations they faced. Unfair College Admission Standards: Unfairly Weighted High School Grades… Continue reading »
Why go to College
Sometimes what we know is not enough to give us the life that we always dreamed of. The days wherein finishing high school was an assurance that you could get a high paying job is gone. Today, the higher your educational attainment, the better chances of living a comfortable life awaits you especially in this… Continue reading »
College Diploma is it Worth the Investment?
On average, college students will make 12% more over their lifetimes than those who do not graduate from college. In 2007, the US Census Bureau reported that workers without a high school diploma would earn an average of $19,405 annually. A high school diploma raises the stakes to $26,894 a year. An associate’s degree raises… Continue reading »
