Educational Awareness

I was working with a student to help her sign up for the March SAT test. After setting up a college board account (which all students should do) we proceeded to look for a school to take the test. Guess what? Many of the sites for the March test are already filled. If you plan on taking the test in March, register now! Let me correct some misinformation. Your school will not create a college board account for you. Your school will not sign you up for a test (it costs $68 ). Your school can not "get you in" if College Board says there are no openings. College Board controls the SAT. They make the rules. Do not wait until after the holidays. The March test is the most popular one in our area. Happy Pre-Holiday Chaos!

Holiday #1 down, 2 more to go! Embrace the season, and look forward to being with family and friends. Don't think about college or all the stressors that it brings. For seniors, relax and wait for the acceptance letters to pour in. For juniors, the coming winter is the time to finish your tests and pick/tour our potential schools. If you are having trouble finding your perfect place, contact EA and our college counselor will assist. There is no sign up fee or prepayment required. You only pay for what you need. Help finding schools? Got it! College essays? We can help. Financial stuff? We've got your number. We are looking forward to a successful next season and would love you to be a part of it.

Is anybody else doing hard-core fall house cleaning? I have been purging closets and reorganizing my life. I think we are like the squirrels getting ready for a cold snowy winter. If you are a junior, maybe it's time to revisit your college to-do list. Have you signed up for the SATs? Have you booked your prep classes? Are you working on raising or keeping your GPA up? This is the time to get a handle on the upcoming months. Time flies. Don't get caught behind the eight-ball. Contact us at Educationallyaware@gmail.com or call 845-582-0017. We are happy to help.

Have you been outside today? Could you feel the crisp air and smell the leaves? If you have not, take a moment and reward yourself for completing your EA applications. Ok- rest over. Let's get the rest of your supplemental done now. Even though they are due Dec. 31, why let the college process hinder your holiday celebrations? Remember that your extra essays should be of the same quality as your common app essay. Don't not take shortcuts. Do not think these don't matter. If you need help, reach out. We can make it better. #collegeapplications #collegenow #essays #deadlines

Today is October 27- Have you completed: 1. CSS 2. SRAR 3. Applications for Nov. 1 EA schools 4. Applications for your ED school 5. Sent schools scores from College Board 6. Proofread your common app (I found a student who wrote Schol for the Dead instead of School for the Deaf:) If you have not, it is not too late. If you need a hand, feel free to reach out to the counselors at EA to help. We got this!!!!!

The sun is setting on registering for the next EA SAT test prep sessions. There are only three spaces still available. We look forward to you joining us. The next class begins on Tuesday, September 24. These small classes (only 6 students) are designed to show you the tricks and tips for maximizing your SAT score. Did you know there are only 7 types of grammar questions on the entire test? Did you know that question #26 on math is the hardest? Let us help you. #college #SATprep

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It's almost over. Summer, I mean. But that does not mean you missed your opportunity to get a jump on the college application process. EA applications are not due until November 1 and regular decision isn't due until January 1. Before your senior year gets too crazy, start your common app and essay today. Remember, if you are a junior, standardized tests are making a comeback. Look at your schedule of activities (sports, drama, clubs) and decide when you can squeeze in a six-week prep for the SAT or a five-week prep for the ACT. Junior year is also a great time to start visiting colleges. If you need assistance creating a list, the counselor at EA would be more than happy to help. #college #collegeapp #CollegeBound

So, I met a sweet young lady on my walk today. After a brief interaction, I found out she was a rising senior and in the college process. Of course, I asked her what her college essay was about. She explained all the topics she was trying to include (sports, family, school, job) and then said, "It's too complicated to explain." My response was, "Let's make it simple. What three character traits will your admission counselor learn about you from your essay?" She said, 'That's easy. I am adaptable, I love my family and I am....." Nothing! I said," Adaptability is a good trait, but everyone loves their family. Go back and list your top personality traits, pick one topic to write about, and you will have a good essay." It doesn't have to be complicated. It doesn't need to contain metaphors. It doesn't need to be a huge event. If you need a hand, EA can help. Educational Awareness At EA we strive to make the college process easy!!!