How Competitive Test Scores Can Unlock College Scholarship Opportunities
At The Enrichery, we always encourage students to submit test scores as a part of their admissions materials—especially if those scores are competitive. Even at test-optional schools, we’ve seen time and again that submitting test scores significantly increases a student’s chance of getting admitted to a university across all levels of selectivity. There is, however, […]
What Is a School Profile? (And Why You Should Look at the One for Your Student’s School)
As we often note here, college admissions are becoming increasingly competitive, leaving many students and their parents to seek anything that can give them an admissions advantage. That often means improving high school GPA, completing rigorous ACT or SAT test prep to boost test scores, writing compelling college admissions essays, and participating in extracurricular activities […]
Caffeine and Teens: What Every Parent Should Know
Caffeine has fueled students’ academic careers for decades, but these days, the endless cycle of trendy energy drinks and the influx of flavored coffees and teas that appeal to young tastes have made the stimulant seemingly impossible to avoid. Though today’s teens are consuming less soda compared to ten years ago, caffeine intake as a […]
Top 10 Things Juniors Should Be Doing to Prepare for the College Admissions Process
I’m not sure it’s possible to take all of the stress and anxiety out of the college admissions process, but I do know the secret for minimizing it: planning ahead. You might be sending out your applications senior year, but the preparation should begin long before that. Make the process as low-stress as possible by […]
4 Benefits of Long-Term College Admissions Consulting
As college admissions continue to get more competitive, it’s understandable (necessary, even) to think about how your student can stand out on paper when it’s finally time for them to apply to college. This is especially important if your student wants (or could want) to apply to selective universities where every facet of a student’s […]
Asynchronous Development in Gifted Children: The Role of Executive Functioning
The term “asynchronous development” refers to the phenomenon wherein gifted children who excel in school also struggle to complete day-to-day tasks. For example, a student might achieve all A’s in math but learn much later than their peers how to tie their shoes or recall simple instructions. This can cause confusion and, in some cases, […]
How to Help Your College Student Develop the Executive Functioning Skills They Need to Succeed (Especially as a Freshman)
At this point in the school year, your student has probably been away at college for a few weeks, and may even be planning to return home for the first time over the long weekend. You might have asked them how their first day of classes went, or waited to speak with them until after […]
ADHD: A Family Affair?
The amount of children getting ADHD diagnoses has been steadily rising, with the CDC noting a 42 percent increase in diagnoses from 2003 to 2011. With newfound insight and increased research into the disorder, parents are becoming savvier at spotting symptoms and seeking evaluations. However, there has been a fascinating (and often life changing) side […]
Why the PSAT Matters More Than You Think – And How to Prepare
To be honest, my first time hearing about the PSAT in high school was the day I took it. I wasn’t clear on whether it was another mandatory state test, a form of IQ test, or something else entirely. No one explained what it was, what it measured, or what it was for, so I […]
5 Simple Steps for Creating a Homework Routine
For many of us, it’s a fact: when things aren’t scheduled or planned out, they don’t get done. Or, at least, they don’t get done well. How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll do it whenever I find time,” only to realize later that you forgot to do it entirely? Whether it’s schoolwork, chores, […]