If you’re a high school student, you’re probably gearing up for finals right now.  But before you know it, summer will be here.  Summer is certainly a time for relaxing, socializing, and recharging.  After all, you work hard during the school year and deserve a break!  However, the summer is also a great opportunity to […]

This fall, a small, but significant change has been made to the Secondary School Report section of the Common Application. Historically, the form has included a comparison chart for college counselors to rate a student relative to other students in their class, and then provide a written evaluation or recommendation. This application cycle, counselors will still be expected […]

Cheating in any academic setting is not only immoral, but also holds significant consequences.  Twenty students found that out the hard way in an SAT cheating scandal on Long Island last year. Legal charges of fraud and illegal impersonation were brought against students who paid others to take their exams for them; legal action was also taken […]