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 […]
No Grades, No Problem! Or Is It?
Initially, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. we believed that schools would be closed for a few weeks. Well, here we are. Those 2 weeks turned into 2 months. Those 2 months have now turned into the remainder of the school year continuing online learning. There is even some uncertainty about whether students will […]
Weight Loss: The Truth About Weighted GPAs
One of the most common questions I hear from both students and parents is about the weighted grade point average (GPA) at their school and if it is true to that college “unweight” grades during the college admissions process. The answers to these questions are simple in the sense that these questions can be […]