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What Is a Strong Extracurricular?

What Is a Strong Extracurricular?

A guide to choosing strong extracurriculars for college admissions ...
Case Study: International Admissions

Case Study: International Admissions

International applicants face unique challenges in college admissions ...
Case Study: Med-Scholars Program

Case Study: Med-Scholars Program

How one talented student set himself apart ...
Case Study: ISEE preparation

Case Study: ISEE preparation

How a Signet tutor coached a sixth grader to admission at a selective private school near Boston ...
How to Choose a Tutor

How to Choose a Tutor

Five key questions you should ask every potential tutor ...
How Do You Choose a College?

How Do You Choose a College?

A comprehensive overview of the essential questions to ask yourself when creating a college list ...
5 Essential Study Skills

5 Essential Study Skills, Resources, & Tips

A Harvard graduate shares five easy ways to study more efficiently ...
SAT Math: How to Stay Focused

SAT Math: How to Stay Focused

What you need to do to score your highest on the math section of the SAT ...
Case Study: SAT Preparation

Case Study: SAT Preparation

A Signet student improves her SAT score by over 100 points ...
4 Signs That You Need a Tutor

4 Signs That You Need a Tutor

If you can identify with any of these situations, it might be time to call a tutor ...