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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Struggling with that college application essay? Read the last two of Dr. P.’s tips for writing a GREAT college application essay!
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Stop struggling! Read my simple, seven-step process for writing a GREAT college application essay here. (Second in a three-part series.)
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Timing 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!
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Not 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.
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Want to make good use of the next five weeks? CRUSH the 2021-22 school year by doing these 5 things NOW!
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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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Got 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.
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With 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.
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Online tutor Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) knows a thing or two about time management. She's taught hundreds of students and parents how to schedule their weeks -- and now tweaks that advice for distance learning.
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