Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

You May Not Need to take the ACT or SAT

May 31, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Barb's Blog

It is a common belief that every student going into college must take the ACT or SAT. Actually, that is not true. There is a growing trend to NOT require the ACT or SAT for admission. To find out which colleges do not require these tests, visit Fair Test. Many colleges [...]

How to Use Your Summer

May 18, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Barb's Blog

If you have recently graduated from high school, use your summer to get ready for the fall in college. Communicate with your roommate and coordinate who is bringing what so you don’t end up with two refrigerators and no television. Save money if you have a job. You may be surprised how [...]

Don’t Catch Senioritis

May 8, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Barb's Blog

Your final days of high school are approaching but don’t relax yet. Keep those grades up because not only do you want a strong g.p.a. that will travel with you throughout life but colleges can change their minds accepting you if you are no longer they student they thought you were. So, give [...]

Summer Business

May 1, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Barb's Blog

You are finishing your junior year in high school and thinking only one year to go. Don’t waste this summer. Use this summer to get your resume completed and get college essays written for application forms. And, don’t forget your volunteer work. Use this gap of time to get prepared for [...]