Spending time with my friends at ICCL last Sunday was fun and light-hearted. Visiting with my students Laja, Abhishek and other families relaxing at the Bay Oaks Pool allowed me to give expert tips on applying to college and preparing for the upcoming
Seniors:
College Applications – August first is the day most college applications can be started and sent electronically.
Send ACT and SAT scores through the ACT and College Board websites directly to the colleges to which you are applying. It ... Read More >
Seniors:
May 1st is the National College Decision Day. Decide which college you will attend, notify the college and pay enrollment deposit and decide on housing. College offers of admission may be revoked after May 1st. Also, notify colleges (via ... Read More >
Juniors: Take the SAT.
To do:
All AP students register for AP exams. Students who are not enrolled in AP courses but have extensive knowledge in an academic area may also take an AP exam.
Social media is a great thing. However, something you ... Read More >
Seniors:
By now, you have submitted all your applications and essays. Waiting is the most difficult part. Unless you elected Early Decision or Early Action, you will have to wait until March or April 1st to hear the good news. Share the good news ... Read More >
I met Sal Khan of Khan academy today. Sal is world famous and his company, non-profit, online tutoring website that is funded by Google and The Gates Foundation. I met him at the national NACAC conference in San Diego.
My big idea that I shared with ... Read More >
Students who plan to attend college next year (and current college students who file for financial aid in 2016) will see two major changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning October 1, 2016.
FAFSA forms will be available ... Read More >
Last week, Bright Futures Consulting was featured in an article on the CW affiliate KIAH’s NewsFix, a local Houston-based news program. The article “College options for U.S. students out there despite lowest SAT scores in 10 years” focused on the ... Read More >
Get organized and prioritize your school work above all other activities in your life. Join clubs, meet new friends, but keep up with your homework and study for exams.
During student holidays like Columbus Day, visit college campuses and listen
This academic year counts as the last year calculated to form the GPA and Class rank for the purpose of applying to college. Do your best! Always work hard and the results, then, will be the best you, your parents, and your teachers can hope for.