by Marcus Gray | Nov 2, 2021 | ACT Helps, College Admissions, Test Optional
Currently, an ocean of misinformation swirls around test-optional colleges. To clarify that misinformation, I recently wrote an article for Custom Writings[1] on test-optional colleges or colleges that no longer require students to submit SAT and ACT scores. In this...
by Marcus Gray | Sep 4, 2021 | ACT Helps, College Admissions
Test-blind colleges are an untapped and underrated resource in the world of college admissions. Now, practically every college under the sun has announced they’re moving to test-optional. But as we’ve discussed in a previous article, test-optional doesn’t mean “test...
by Marcus Gray | Aug 29, 2021 | College Admissions
Once test-optional colleges were a social experiment practiced by a few, select schools. Today, more than two-thirds of US colleges don’t require standardized test scores.[1] That’s more than 1600 four-year universities. Additionally, all eight Ivy League colleges...
by Marcus Gray | Aug 11, 2021 | Career Planning, College Admissions
What does your child want from college? If you don’t know the answer to this, don’t fret. There’s a good chance your child doesn’t either. Ask yourself this question then: What motivates your child? And how do you often motivate your student? Think about the last time...
by Marcus Gray | Aug 2, 2021 | College Admissions
Most students spend more time picking colleges than their college major. This is unwise. When a student prepares for college, they usually plan to graduate in four years. Usually, during their freshman or sophomore year, a student must choose a specialized field of...
by Marcus Gray | Jul 24, 2021 | Aptitude Testing
In this blog, we’ll explore how an aptitude test can simplify and save your student’s college planning. If you’re reading this, you’re probably a parent who’s preparing to send their child to college. If so, you’ve likely discovered that applying to...
by Marcus Gray | May 10, 2021 | General
Hello and welcome to our blog where we will be posting content that will help you and your children achieve their goals in regard to college and test preparation. In this blog we will be posting valuable content for you and your children so stay...
