Has the Economy Changed Your Plans?

Money is tight for almost everyone these days. How has this affected your plans after high school? As noted in this article, many around the country are turning to PLAN B.Let us hear from you by filling out the poll to the right of this article!

A look at College Admissions

This article from TIME magazine is a dated one, almost 10 years old, but the information shared in this back-room look at admissions decision-making is timely. Read it for another perspective on how selective schools traverse the admissions process.

25 Hottest Schools

Check out this Newsweek article on the 25 Hottest Schools! It may be just be helpful in your own college search.

SAT II's

SAT II tests are subject specific and show a college admissions office that you have "mastery of specific subjects." You will register online just as you do for the SAT I test.

It is important to know that a student cannot take an SAT I and an SAT II test on the same test date. But, you can take more than one SAT II on the same date. In fact, a student may test on up to three subject areas on the same day.

A student will also want to know if an SAT II is required. Some schools may give you an option of using the ACT or the SAT plus 2 SAT II's. Here is a partial listing of colleges and universities that require the SAT II subject tests. Be sure to check with the admissions offices of the schools you are interested in for their specific requirements.

If it is required, try and schedule your SAT II's close to the date of an AP test. Studying for an AP exam will help prepare you for your subject mastery.

Take charge of your own college search and preparation!