Livius Partners with Athletic Associations for Free College Prep
Neil Khaund, CEO of Livius, this week announced partnerships between Livius and three separate athletic associations serving high school students. Livius will work with the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA), and the District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA). These partnerships will bring Livius-backed free college prep services […]
Harvard & Ivy League Test Optional Admission Changes
In mid-June, Harvard announced an amendment to their admission process, making SAT/ACT scores “optional” as part of their college applications this coming year. The remaining Ivy League universities followed the Harvard test optional admission announcement. This included a reversal from Princeton University, which initially stated they would not be making test scores optional for 2025 […]
COVID-19 and Your College Application Essay
Lately, I’ve been asked during our regular webinar series is how COVID-19 will affect or change the college admissions process. Students are worried that their application will suffer because their summer plans are cancelled. Parents are wondering whether standardized test scores will now be less of a requirement. Families ask whether they should use the […]
Choosing Classes for Next Year: What to Consider
As the academic year comes to a close, many students are faced with the challenge of choosing classes for next year. Students will often feel pressured and influenced, even unconsciously, about their selection. This pressure comes from comments from teachers, conversations with guidance counselors, and suggestions from a family member or friends. Let’s discuss how […]
What GPA Do I Need?
“What GPA do I need?” This, in addition to “What SAT score do I need?” is perhaps the question I am asked most. In May, as another school year ends, many families will sit down to review the year’s academic performance. They will also compile a list of colleges and universities that best align with […]
College Video Tours: A Guide to Your Virtual College Visit
Under normal circumstances, every fall and spring, high school juniors and seniors complete college visits. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is having effects on all aspects of education. As a result, lots of educational institutions are going online, and not just for classes. In-person activities, including college visits, are canceled for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, there […]
How Will Coronavirus Cancellations Impact Your College Timeline?
We’re seeing the ripple effects of Coronavirus across our communities in new ways every day. To support public health, we’re suddenly faced with altered schedules, canceled events, and unprecedented school closures. Some colleges have ended their semesters early. More than one million K-12 students have been impacted by schools closing their doors for extensive breaks. […]
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship: What You Need to Know
*Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. If you are looking to get in contact with someone about the FBFS, please call (888) 827 – 2004 or email osfa@fldoe.org. For high school students, college or vocational school can be the next step toward achieving the future you desire. Continuing education takes […]
Tuition and Scholarships: Separating Fact from Fantasy
In the spring of 2015, Stanford University made a big splash on the pages of Money, the Wall Street Journal, and other reputable news sources by announcing that all students whose families earn less than $125,000 per year in income will receive “free tuition” to the university. In those same articles, it was revealed that […]