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Author Archives: Valerie
Tax Time Tips
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We at College Connectors are not financial advisers, or accountants, but we know some folks who are. Here are some tax return pointers you may be interested in as they apply to college related topics hot off the press from … Continue reading
ACT Prep Tips
College Connectors has a guest blogger for this edition. Mary Ann Dorsher from ACT Ready has some tips for students planning to sit for their ACT test this spring. We have confidence in the ACT prep classes offered by Mary … Continue reading
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Tagged act, ACT test prep, college admissions, college admissions test, college advising, college search
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College Connectors New Home
As of December 1, you’ll find us in our new office space. You may know that our building in Dinkytown, the home of College Connectors, is scheduled to be torn down and we have to move. We’ve … Continue reading
How to Get a College To Notice You
College Connectors consultant, Kate Malczewski is a featured blogger in The Bloomington Crow. Read what she has to say about how to get a college to notice you. Get Noticed!
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Tagged college admissions, college connectors, demonstrated enthusiasm
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What DO Colleges Want?
What do colleges look for? Is it true that students need dozens of activities? Is it better to get top marks in regular classes or average marks in honors/AP/IB courses? How important is the college essay? And what is “demonstrated … Continue reading
Juniors – It’s College Entrance Exam Time: ACT or SAT???
Spring is testing season for high school juniors: ACT, SAT, AP, IB, SATII subject tests. It can be very confusing and stress inducing. Here are our testing guidelines: Pick one test – ACT or SAT Choose a test date that’s … Continue reading
PSAT analysis and Test Prep Tips
College Connectors and Chyten Educational Services has joined forces to help you devise a game plan for your College Search. Now that you have your PSAT results, it’s time to get busy. See our previous blog about what you should … Continue reading
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Tagged act, college planning, college searach, psat, sat, test prep, test preparation
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Got PSAT Results? What’s next?
It’s the middle of your junior year. You may be one of those students who’s been wishing/hoping/dreaming/planning your college career and your PSAT results are bringing you one step closer. Or, you may be one of those student who wonders … Continue reading
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Tagged act, college entrance exams, college search, high school juniors, psat, sat, standardized tests, test prep, test preparation
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Net Price Calculator – New tool to help families plan for college
Valerie spoke with Kim Insley at KARE 11 this morning about this important new development in higher education. Total cost? Net cost? How to get a clearer picture of this muddied topic? Learn about the new federal mandate requiring colleges … Continue reading
Study Tips
Whether you’re having to study for your biology exam or prepare for your ACT, research indicates that the following suggestions will help you perform at the highest level you can. 1. Practice, practice, practice. To prepare for a test on … Continue reading
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Tagged act, college preparation, sat, standardized tests, study skills, study strategies, test anxiety, test prep, test preparation
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