This month, we’ve been talking about the top three factors that college admissions officers consider when making admissions decisions. So far, we’ve covered the first two: grades and course rigor. Today, we tackle the third most important factor: SAT and ACT scores. Why are SAT and ACT scores important? With so many headlines about colleges that have dropped test…
Read More >It’s never too early to begin thinking about your child’s academic success. The types of habits they develop at a young age will influence what kind of students they are later on. Why wait until it’s time to take college prep tests to help your child find the right academic regimen for them? Here are some strategies to help your young student prepare for tests – no…
Read More >Forging a positive relationship with your child’s teachers can go a long way in determining academic success. When you make the effort to form this kind of partnership, you and the teacher can work in tandem to support your child, sharing strengths, weaknesses, and strategies you’re both seeing at home and at school. (more…)…
Read More >You did it. You woke up early on a Saturday and devoted part of your weekend to taking the PSAT. You put in hours of PSAT practice, experienced what a college admissions test feels like, learned to manage the clock, and bolstered your confidence. Congratulations! Maybe you’re wondering: what do I do now (besides take a nap)? Your scores will be available in January. Y…
Read More >When the National Association of College Admissions Counselors surveys college admissions officers across the country, they always ask about the most important factors in admissions decisions. In Part 1, we talked about the top factor, student grades. Today, we’re covering the second factor that comes up year after year, which has been “strength of curriculum. 
Read More >The internet is rife with stories of people posting ill-advised comments or photos on their social media platforms, only to suffer negative consequences later. Many employers prescreen applicants by searching their Facebook or Twitter feeds, and colleges are starting to do the same. You’ve worked so hard to get to this point—you’ve volunteered on the weekends, att…
Read More >Between doing homework, leading school clubs, and preparing for the SAT test, you may be tempted to save time by making your college visits brief and light on stops. You would be missing out, however, on lots of vital information that could help you in one of the most important decisions you’ll make. On your next college visit, slow down and try these helpful strategies.…
Read More >In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, C2 partnered with high schools across the country to offer nearly $500,000 in C2 Tutoring Scholarships. Congratulations to our 2017 summer winners who are one step closer to their college dreams with 30 FREE hours at their local C2 Center! This scholarship recognizes deserving students that could use a little extra help with their…
Read More >This year’s PSAT falls on Wednesday, October 11. For many students, the PSAT will be their first experience taking a lengthy, standardized test. The PSAT is generally considered a practice test administered to juniors and sophomores, and most students don’t prepare as seriously as they practice for the SAT test. However, the results of your PSAT can earn you National M…
Read More >College admissions: confusing, complicated, not fun… These are just a few ways to describe the college admissions process. To help you out, we’ve created a three part series that will give insight into what colleges actually look for when deciding who they want attending their school. Enjoy! Every year, the National Association of College Admissions Counselor…
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