by Jo Leonard | Oct 3, 2018 | College Admissions
You’ve heard the phrase so many times, but what does “well-rounded student” really mean? Allowing for slight differences from one college to the next, “well-rounded” means good grades and test scores as well as activities that demonstrate the student’s passion,...
by Jo Leonard | Sep 11, 2018 | ACT test, College Admissions, College Applications, SAT Test
Top 5 SAT & ACT Prep Tips That Will Help You Score Big There are hundreds of study tips for preparing for the SAT or ACT. Depending on your personality, learning style, and life situation, some will work better for you than others. But here are my top 5 picks,...
by Jo Leonard | Sep 11, 2018 | College Admissions
The SAT is offered seven times each year and the ACT is offered twelve times. With so many opportunities, you have plenty of chances to take the test of your choice. But how many times should you? That depends on several factors. Your college choices Different...
by Jo Leonard | Aug 28, 2018 | College Admissions
You’ve probably heard the advice – be careful what you post on social media, employers are looking! It’s true for college admissions officers, too. In fact, a recent study by Kaplan Test Prep found that about 1/3 of admissions officers already look at applicants’...
by Jo Leonard | Aug 4, 2018 | 20-Somethings, Career Launch, Uncategorized
According to Andy Biga, former Director of Talent at JetBlue and now SVP HR at GoHealth Urgent Care, hiring and matching jobs with talent has shifted dramatically. Soon interviews will offer a cursory glance at a candidate, but it will be the data offered by...
