Republished from our friends at ArborBridge With the December 2023 SAT behind us, the paper-based SAT is no more. Whether you’re taking...

We all know the importance of standardized test scores in the college admissions game. This brings an overwhelming amount of stress and...

Photo Credit: https://producthq.io/ Holiday breaks are fabulous! You get to sleep in, catch up on school work, and spend more time with...

Many of you may have received your PSAT and/or Practice ACT Scores back and are considering the upcoming spring and summer. Over the...

We thought this would be a great time to answer some common questions we receive from families just like yours. Q: When should a...

Senior families: you should attempt to apply for financial aid (FAFSA) as early as possible in the calendar year (I recommend completing...

By Kate Forman, Rugger’s Edge Advisor You (the students) must read books, solve math problems, plot science experiments, and write essays...

Increase your chance of admission & recruitment with this ONE tip! This is the time of year when I do routine check-in meetings with all...

How much sleep are you getting? This is a good question to start with. The student above was getting approximately 6 hours of sleep a...

In many of my meetings with families, Financial Aid is clearly an area where many are confused about the process. Planning for how you...

I asked college coaches what is the most critical skill they want from an incoming student-athlete; their answer most typically isn't...

When students hear the word “College Interview,” many immediately begin to panic and freak out. I mean, who wouldn’t? Most students have...

After the pandemic, I am sure everyone is sick of hearing the word "webinar" or "Zoom." I get it. I, too, can feel overwhelmed by the...

As you and your family continue to search for your “Best Fit” college, no doubt the cost of each institution weighs heavily into that...

By Kate Forman, Rugger’s Edge Advisor I always found my home on the playing field or the track, but I had friends who were artists,...

By ArborBridge Test Prep There is an aspect to scoring well on standardized testing that too often goes unexamined: minimizing careless...

Guest Post, Tony Brown, Vassar College Head Coach Vassar College, ACRA D2 National Champions 2021 Photo Credit: Dave Hague, Vassar...