It is never too early to start visiting colleges! Most students will apply to seven to twelve schools, and very few people have the time or money to visit that many schools. Dedicating spring break of junior year for college tours - visiting seven schools in seven days - can be grueling and stressful. I don’t recommend it! Instead, start early and make it fun.
Read MoreSeveral high-profile schools – including Boston University, Tufts, University of Oregon, Oregon State, University of Georgia, and the University of California schools - have recently announced going “test-optional” for the class of 2021. Test-optional policies give college applicants the choice of whether to submit their standardized test scores. Does that mean your student doesn’t need to take (or study for) the ACT? Not really. It depends.
Read MoreThe higher your ACT score, the more merit-money will be available. Raising your ACT score from a 25 to a 27 is worth an additional $3,000 in scholarship money at the University of Utah. Raising it another point – to 28 – is worth an additional $2,000.
Read MoreYou may be tempted to apply to college early to get ahead of the process. You might have even heard that applying early will increase your chances at admissions. This blog explores the various early programs available - Early Decision, Early Action, and Restrictive Early Action - and outlines key considerations for developing the right application strategy.
Read MoreCollege admissions officers have to read hundreds of essays each year. How will you make yours stand out? Read this blog for 5 tips and an offer for a free brainstorming session.
Read MoreAt Breakaway Prep, we want to make sure your college admissions experience—from test prep to school selection to admissions—fulfills your needs and opens the door to a bright future. Our experienced counselors and tutors would love to help you become one of our success stories. We think that the process looks different for every student. Some students will need more prep than others, while some won’t need any prep. Our passion is to help families see their options clearly (and there are a lot of options!) and make the best possible decisions about the entire college admissions process.
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