SAT and ACT tutor, college essay coach and counselor, and part-time college professor Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) summarizes the year in education and predicts where the worlds of standardized testing, college admissions, and college life will go in 2023.
Read MoreDespite the recent decline in American students’ SAT and ACT scores, Dr. P. sees a silver lining behind the dark clouds.
Read MoreNever thought the college essay was important in the admissions process? Think again. Dr. P. lays out why this is the ONLY part of the application that high school seniors have any real control over and suggests ways to leverage that opportunity to earn admissions and possible merit aid.
Read MoreThink your junior should wait until spring to take the SAT or ACT? Think again! Expert educator and test prep coach Dr. P. explains in this pithy piece why AUTUMN’s the right time to prep.
Read MoreJust because some colleges are “test-optional” nowadays, it doesn’t mean that your teen shouldn’t try to take the SAT or ACT. In this post, Dr. P. provides parents with three easy steps to determining whether and how to take one of these tests to prepare for college admissions.
Read MoreCrimson Coaching Founder and President Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) shares three trends from the 2022 admissions season -- and two takeaways for those coming up in 2023 and later.
Read MoreIn this second piece of a three-part series, Dr. P. highlights some potentially negative impacts of recently announced changes to the SAT.
Read MoreIn the first of three pieces, Dr. P. outlines some potential benefits inherent in the College Board’s recently announced changes to the SAT.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions I'm asked as a college essay coach and SAT tutor is, "What should my child do to prepare for the last two years of high school?" I answer, in a word, "Read."
Read MoreTiming is SO everything that I decided to dedicate not just one but TWO posts this month to getting the timing right for your teen’s SAT or ACT. Read on for important tips!
Read MoreNot sure when is the right time for your child to take the SAT or ACT? Dr. P. shares her top three tips for perfectly timing your kid's junior year rite-of-passage.
Read MoreWant to make good use of the next five weeks? CRUSH the 2021-22 school year by doing these 5 things NOW!
Read MoreGot a teen dragging their feet? Not sure what to do or where to turn for help? Dr. P.’s got 4 tips, 1 warning, and several potential interview questions for families embarking on the college essay writing process.
Read MoreWhat’s a “personal statement”? And, why do so many high school juniors and seniors dread it? Dr. P. explains BOTH in this must-read piece.
Read MoreWith the proliferation of “test-optional” admissions policies, some parents wonder their child should both preparing to take the ACT or SAT. Others have rocketed in the opposite direction, pushing their child to take BOTH. In this important piece, Dr. P. cuts through the hype.
Read MoreEver wonder whether the SAT or the ACT was the right “fit” for YOUR kid? If so, you’re not alone! It’s the question I’m most often asked by concerned parents. In this piece, I give you the unvarnished truth — advice from the heart and my 30 years of tutoring all kinds of teens for BOTH exams.
Read MoreOnline SAT tutor and online ACT tutor Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) explains why and when these exams provide parents with useful feedback on their kids' mastery of math and English basics.
Read MoreNeed to conquer the mind-numbing sameness of 2020’s Google Meets and Zoom Meetings? Read on to learn Dr. P.’s 3 tips to bring joy and intention into 2021.
Read MoreRather than continue specializing, why not use this most unusual summer to try something new? Dr. P. recounts how picking up swimming late in the game helped her survive Harvard as a blue-collar kid in the ‘90s — and continues to nourish her through the Corona Crisis of 2020.
Read MoreCelebrate 529 by saving money for your kid's college education! How? By hiring the right SAT tutor and college application coach -- the first time. Crimson Coaching Head Tutor and Founder Dr. P.'s got three tips and two personal stories to share!
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