by CAMS Staff | Apr 13, 2023 | Test Preparation
What. math formulas should you know when you take the ACT? Well, we are glad you asked. Let’s take a look at some of the most commonly used formulas, how to memorize them, and then look at some example problems and how to solve them. The math section of the ACT...
by CAMS Staff | Mar 28, 2023 | Applying to College
Applying to college is an exciting and important step in a student’s academic journey, but it can also be fraught with common mistakes that can negatively impact their application. From missing deadlines to poor essay writing and not showing genuine interest,...
by CAMS Staff | Mar 26, 2023 | Application Essays
UC application essays, UC personal statement questions, or UC Personal Insight Questions all refer to the same thing. The prompts students will find when they are applying to the University of California schools as a freshman or transfer applicant. We will use these...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Mar 14, 2023 | Test Preparation
Taking the ACT test cold turkey, or without studying, is generally not recommended. The ACT is a standardized test that measures students’ skills in English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. Many colleges and universities in the United States use the...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Mar 31, 2020 | Athlete Admissions
The Covid-19 outbreak has affected all of our lives this year. In a nod to help NCAA athletes at the end of their eligibility, the NCAA has announced that it will allow schools to self-apply extensions for a year to any spring athlete who was at the end of their...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Jun 30, 2018 | Athlete Admissions
1. Stanford University Academic Eligibility Requirements Ranked #1 on our list of Top Division One schools is Stanford University. Their unmatched combination of academic excellence as well as NCAA national championships in a number of DI sports puts them securely at...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Jun 24, 2018 | Learning Disabilites
The Problem You recognize that your child doesn’t seem to be getting the test scores and grades that you think they should. They study, they seem to know the material when you talk to them, but for some reason their test scores and grades don’t seem to...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Jun 22, 2018 | Quotes
A great reminder that college is not the destination in life. College is merely a stepping stone to help our children achieve one of their life goals. Sometimes it is easy to forget this with all of the hard work that students and families as a whole put into the...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Nov 21, 2016 | Test Preparation
The PSAT is usually given in October for sophomores and juniors. While it is not necessary, students should take the opportunity to brush up on their PSAT/SAT skills before taking the test. Students may receive a National Merit Scholarship by scoring a high score on...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Nov 21, 2016 | Test Preparation
History of the PSAT The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, has a history that dates back to the early 1950s. The College Board, a non-profit organization that administers standardized tests like the SAT, developed the PSAT as a way to help students prepare for the SAT....