Category Archives: 11th Grade

Short Term Goals; Long Term Gain

Posted on December 15, 2016 by

In the teenage years, it is very difficult to envision that far-distant adult world of professional employment, building a family, or having a boss. Even more difficult is having the discipline to prepare for that eventuality. Nonetheless, it is tremendously … Continue reading →

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CommonApp Announces New “Rollover” Feature:

Posted on May 26, 2016 by

Last fall, The Common Application announced that applicant accounts created in 2015-2016 would roll over to 2016-2017. Now, we have more information to share with counselors as they begin to work with their students. What is Account Rollover? Account Rollover … Continue reading →

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Juniors: Organize Your Testing!

Posted on May 26, 2016 by

College bounds students need to set their admission testing schedules. Continue reading →

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Getting Ready For AP Tests and Exams

Posted on April 29, 2016 by

Having a study strategy can yield better test results! Continue reading →

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Rising Seniors: An Approach To Developing Your College List

Posted on March 2, 2016 by

As you explore which colleges are the right match for you, consider the size of the campus. How many undergraduates attend the college? This can make a big difference in your experience on a college campus.  Think of college sizes … Continue reading →

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“I’m Bored” – More Ideas to Prevent Summer Slide

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

A promised, below are a few more ideas to prevent summer slide: Have your child get comfortable with online learning. Hire a tutor to teach your child, keep them on a schedule and hold them accountable for learning. Follow the … Continue reading →

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SAT – ACT: The Dread of Standardized Testing

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

There is an overwhelming amount of work that needs to be completed in the college application process.  Amidst the excitement of this time, most students look at standardized tests with dread.  They consider testing and test prep to be extremely unpleasant … Continue reading →

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University of Louisville

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

Most people who associate University of Louisville with its prowess in the NCAA men’s basketball prowess might be surprised to know that it is a state-supported research university founded in 1798.  The 22,293 graduates and undergraduates may choose among twelve … Continue reading →

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Let’s Dispel Some Myths About Johns Hopkins University – Myth #2

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Besides being incorrectly characterized as a “city school” by some, Hopkins is also misperceived still, by others, as a “pre-med factory.” Indeed, Hopkins boasts a strong and popular pre-med program, with thirty of its top senior majors assured of slots … Continue reading →

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Let’s Dispel Some Myths About Johns Hopkins University – Myth #1

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

IESolutions recently visited Johns Hopkins, located in the city of Baltimore but with a campus that would rival many of its suburban peers. Situated on the northern edge of the city, the campus is surrounded on one side with an … Continue reading →

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