Each year, the LP family compiles their top picks for the summer, and we're confident you'll find something you'll like from the list below.
The Common App Essay Question That's Often Overlooked
With June approaching fast, it goes without saying that any high school Junior will soon start to think about — and worry about — the Common Application “college essay.” While it’s always important to think about how to get started on it, Jared emphasizes the importance of how your college essay ends.
Changes to the ACT Coming September 2018
You're Invited: Jesse Kolber Foundation Launch Event & Silent Auction
Advice for the ACT Reading Section
In his last post, Andrew provided some useful tips for the SAT Reading section. To balance things out a bit, I want to offer some advice for the ACT Reading section, where the time pressure (40 questions in 35 minutes!) is even greater than on the SAT.
Three Tips for the SAT Reading Section That Will Help You in College, Too
When the College Board redesigned the SAT in 2016, the reading section got a big overhaul. The new SAT doesn't just test the kind of texts you've seen in high school, but also texts that resemble what you might see in college. That being said, here are three tips for the SAT reading section that will help you in college, too.
Learning a New Language?
Here’s a Novel Idea: Check Out the Library
The Do's and Don'ts of SAT Subject Tests
Most college's websites purport that SAT Subject Tests are not required, but rather "strongly recommended." And, while it's true that your application will be considered complete and evaluated regardless of whether you submit Subject Tests or not, these subject-specific evaluations are not as optional as many students think. Learn more about them!