How to Choose A College
Choosing the right schools to put on your list is one of the most important and exciting first steps on the road to college.
Deadline Extended to April 15, 2019 for $1000 Best College Essays 2020 Prize
You still have time!
The deadline for submission to Best College Essays 2020 has been extended to April 15, 2019.
ACT vs SAT: Which Test is Right for You?
Your scores on the ACT or SAT are important. But first you must figure out which test is best for you. Many hours of hard work, sweat and tears, anxiety and anticipation. This is what preparation for the standardized tests involves. A lot of grit, time and energy. Your scores on the ACT or SAT […]
Spring into Action: Timeline for College Admissions
The secret to success is staring early. Spring is the time to spring into action. Enrolling Students Now for the 2019-2020 Academic Year So, you are a parent of a sophomore or junior, or even a freshman who will soon be rounding the corner to the next grade. Somewhere in the back of your mind, […]
What Makes My Vision Unique
I’d love to tell you about my method outlined in The Art of The College Essay that has made me so successful and has gotten my students into the schools of their dreams. What Makes My Method Unique Sitting on the other side of the table in college admissions, I read tens of thousands of […]
It’s January. Summer is on the Way!
Now is the time to be looking into programs for the summer. In fact, some of these deadlines have already passed! The Time to Prepare for Summer is Now Just as the trees look dormant, as though nothing is happening to them, so too with the winter application season. But don’t be deceived! Now is […]
Enrolling Students Now for the 2019-2020 Academic Year
Most people come to me with a nagging sense that there are things they need to do to help their kids get into college. They just don’t quite know what those things are. Start Early to Get Ahead The fact is, the college process has gotten very complicated. It’s not like it was when […]
A New Vision of SAT Prep for the New Year
Juniors, the time is now! I wouldn’t wait another minute. The first official SAT test date in 2019 is March 9. The ACT will be given on February 9. That’s only days away! If you haven’t already started preparing, start now. It’s never too early to start preparing for the SAT & ACT. Don’t let anyone tell you to […]
UC Personal Insight Questions: You Can Do This!
Your story is worth it! That is the message of the video provided by The University of California giving you tips on how to write responses to their Personal Insight Questions. Although the video does not provide an in-depth set of instructions for how to answer The University of California prompts, it does lead you in the right […]
Deferred or Waitlisted? What Now?
At this time of year, Early Action and Early Decision decisions are rolling in. In fact, here at New Vision Learning, we’ve already received a number of acceptances! And we’re very excited to see the rest of the returns. On occasion, however, a student gets deferred or waitlisted instead of accepted (or rejected). The good […]