College Prep: You and Your Credentials

Blogging is one of the hottest things since MP3s arrived on the scene. But, as with any new gadget or technology, there are kinks in the system. Blogging is personal,...

While doing your college planning, you have probably developed an idea of what you're looking for in a college. Here's another thing to think about: Do you know...

Blogging seems like one of the coolest things on the planet. You can be whoever you want to be, share whatever you want to share, and meet tons of people who can...

When asked about the number one factor in college admissions, many students are not aware that colleges overwhelmingly say it’s a rigorous high school curriculum....

Excelling outside of class is one of the most important things you can do to differentiate yourself in the college admissions process. It's also important for your...

As a student, you're at the center of a group that includes teachers, family, coaches, and counselors. The great thing about this network is that it provides you...

Internet savvy is on the rise and the electronic media culture is firmly planted—and thriving—in our society. Just in North America alone, Internet search engines...

Your college plan will sound particularly noble if it includes going to med school. You don't want to just "go to college"—you want to lend your expertise to curing...

There are many things to keep in mind as you help your child plan his or her high school classes. While you want to be sure that your child meets the high school's...

Toward the end of the academic year, seniors find themselves walking an academic tightrope stretched between all their college prep efforts and one or more college...

Are you in the middle of college prep and beginning to freak out because—on top of everything else—you need to write a resume for the college admissions office?...

To get in to Catholic school, many schools require you to take the Cooperative Entrance Examination (COOP), which tests your reading, language, and math skills....

Taking the High School Placement Test (HSPT) is an important part of the application process for many private parochial schools. This test measures your ability...

The upper-level ISEE is a three-hour admission exam used as part of the admission process for independent high schools. Want to know what to expect? By taking our...

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It’s been a long-accepted tradition in the college admissions game for students to pass the final semester of high school languishing in gym and electives. With...

The SHSAT (Specialized High Schools Admission Test) is the only criterion used for admission into New York City's six specialized public high schools. Whether you...

The upper-level SSAT exam is given to students applying for admission to private high schools. Want to know what to expect? By taking our upper-level SSAT practice...

Back in the 1960s, the federal government drew up legislation that became the Economic Opportunity Act and established the first of several federally supported educational...

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on the Catholic high school entrance exams....

This is a must-have guide for students AND parents! Master the SSAT & ISEE provides all the prep needed to score high on the SSAT and ISEE: up-to-date...

Read actual questions from students about college prep and your credentials and see answers and advice from college planning and admissions experts