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How to Finish College Applications On Time, Sanity Intact
How to Finish College Applications On Time, Sanity Intact

Is your teen starting to panic about college apps? Are you? Inside Dr. P. has three strategies to start and finish the Common App and other college applications on time, with everyone's sanity intact.

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college, college counseling, college essays, goal setting, mental health, parenting, personal statement, scheduling, summer, teens, time management, tutor, tutoring, writingDominique PaduranoCrimson Coaching LLCcollege application tutorComment
Independence Day Math
Independence Day Math

Americans love the idea that we’re all created equal — especially around July 4. But not every 4.0 GPA was created equal — especially when that comes to math. In this post, Dr. P. takes a look at how our embrace of equality has flattened teens’ grades to the upper tier — and why this might be a bad thing for those applying to college.

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ACT, algebra, college, digital PSAT, digital SAT, exams, goal setting, mental health, parenting, parent teen relationship, PSAT, SAT, scheduling, self-esteem, study skills, summer, teens, time management, tutorDominique PaduranoCrimson Coachingmath tutorComment
Scheduling Effective Test Prep
Scheduling Effective Test Prep

Many students have great expectations for their standardized test scores. But they’re sometimes unrealistic about the amount of time and work it takes to achieve them. After thirty years in the test prep industry, Dr. P. supplies three, common sense rules to scheduling effective test prep.

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ACT, college, digital PSAT, digital SAT, extracurricular activitie, extracurriculars, goal setting, mental health, parent teen relationship, parenting, PSAT, SAT, scheduling, teens, time managementDominique PaduranoCrimson Coachingtest prep coachComment
Dr. P.'s Back-to-School Tips for High Schoolers
Dr. P.'s Back-to-School Tips for High Schoolers

An educator for more than 25 years, Dr. P. shares her wisdom from the trenches of classrooms, testing, and college admissions with parents of the Classes of 2024, 2026, and 2027.

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college, college counseling, college essays, digital PSAT, digital SAT, exams, goal setting, note taking, parent teen relationship, parenting, personal statement, PSAT, SAT, scheduling, study skills, time management, writingDominique PaduranoCrimson Coaching LLCComment
Using Summer to Create Happy Students Who Reach Their Goals
Using Summer to Create Happy Students Who Reach Their Goals

With a little planning, summer can be filled with fun AND fulfilling goals for 2023-24, whether they’re in the classroom, on tests, or in college applications!

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ACT, college, college counseling, college essays, exams, goal setting, mental health, parenting, personal statement, SAT, scheduling, summer, teens, time management, tutor, tutoring, writingDominique PaduranoCrimson Coaching LLCSAT tutor, ACT tutor, college essay coachComment
Visiting Campuses This Summer?: All Your Questions Answered Here
Visiting Campuses This Summer?: All Your Questions Answered Here

Not sure when, where, why, or how to visit campuses in person this summer or fall? Independent college counselor Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.), Founder and President of Crimson Coaching, answers your questions and more!

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college counseling, college, college essays, goal setting, personal statement, scheduling, summer, teens, tutor, time management, campus visitsDominique PaduranoCrimson Coaching LLCComment