Resources for Applying to College

Your college application journey involves more than just tackling the finer points of Geometry and misplaced modifiers. Preparing for the ACT or SAT can mean developing mental toughness and working on your ability to focus and maintain concentration.

Developing your college applications and writing the college essay (or six college essays, as the story sometimes goes) is another project entirely: you have to choose the right college for you, decide what your most important qualities are, and write a college essay that’s both well-written and highlights those things that make you, you. Then you have to stay organized, get everything submitted on time, and apply for financial aid.

There’s so much material on the market to help you prep for standardized tests and select and apply to the right college. We’re continually looking for the best info so we can bring it to you.

Mental Preparation

We have articles and incredible interviews with pros about

• Mental Toughness and Test Anxiety
• Dealing with Defeat
• Community Service Ideas.

SAT Prep Books

We recommend you use

• OUTSMARTING the SAT in conjunction with
• The Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd edition.

ACT Prep Books

If you’re prepping for the ACT, use

• The Real ACT Prep Guide: The Only Guide to Include 3Real ACT Tests

Writing College Applications

As far as solid college application advice, we like

• Rock Hard Apps: How to Write a Killer College Application

Tutoring

If you want a tutor? We think you should go with us!