Dr. P. lays out a three-stage plan for the Class of 2025, the first to prepare for the digital PSAT (October 2023) and digital SAT (2024).
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The end of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program should inform how families approach the college application process. Dr. P. outlines how.
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Dr. P. weighs in on the possible implications of the Supreme Court decision in the Fair Admissions Inc v Harvard case on college admissions.
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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!
Read MoreThink the college essay is just about getting into college? Think again. In this piece, Dr. P. explains the REAL value of college essay coaching and writing.
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Dr. P. recommends thinking in “buckets” versus “lists” when it comes to the college interview, and gives students three crucial buckets to fill with captivating anecdotes and well-researched questions as they prepare.
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Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) weighs in on the debate surrounding the future of student writing in the age of ChatGPT. Some writing may change radically; others, not so much….
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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.
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Despite the recent decline in American students’ SAT and ACT scores, Dr. P. sees a silver lining behind the dark clouds.
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Never 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.
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Think 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.
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Building a balanced college list might force you to make tough choices, but it’ll also likely result in acceptances to colleges where you can be both successful and happy.
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Just 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.
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Crimson 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.
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Though she’s not a financial aid specialist, Dr. P. uses her writing and research skills to find and summarize experts’ advice on appealing your child’s financial aid award letter.
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If 2021’s admissions season was any guide, we’re in for another rollercoaster this year. Here’s how to put a stop to the March Madness and help your child stay sane through the arrival of college decisions.
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In the final installment of a three-part series, Dr. P. spells out some dire consequences for the “digital have-nots” once the SAT goes 100% digital in 2024.
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In this second piece of a three-part series, Dr. P. highlights some potentially negative impacts of recently announced changes to the SAT.
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Premier Chess CEO National Master Evan Rabin shares his experiences getting into Brandeis University through his chess success.
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Think the college app’s all about GPA, SAT, and extracurriculars? While those elements matter, in these days of test-optional admissions policies, the teachers’ letters of recommendation matter more than ever. Learn several “do’s” and one big fat “don’t” in the process of getting GREAT teacher letters of recommendation.
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