Though the SSAT and the ISEE are both standardized tests used to apply to private middle and high schools, they are not the same. The private school application process, which often begins at a young age, is stressful enough–determining which test is right for your...
You’ve aced your midterms and have submitted your college apps. Congratulations! Now time to fill out your FAFSA. Arguably the most stressful process of college applications will be that of seeking scholarships and other funding. While there are many merit-based...
Scranton Library is partnering with Bulldog Tutors to offer a free practice test for the SAT for high school students in grades 9-11. Students will receive detailed feedback from Bulldog Tutors in approximately 3 days. You’ll get a personalized score report that...
Join Jas Jernaill, the Managing Director of Bulldog Tutors, for a conversation on preparing for college admissions season. Topics covered will include standardized testing options, application building, and how to maximize your chances of getting into your dream...
There’s the age-old adage: labs are half the credit with twice the work. But half of that work should be completed before the experiment even starts. Here are steps on what to do before, during and after your labs. Read the protocol and watch videos in advance....
For most high schoolers, the phrase “essay-writing” conjures monotonous prose and the dreaded five-paragraph format. Luckily, these rules go out the window with college. Unfortunately, they get replaced by other, stricter rules. One of the subjects where...
At seventeen, I did not have ample experience interviewing (apart from the mock interviews that Academic Decathlon requires). In fact, my college interview was essentially my first real interview. So, I ironed out the pleats in my skirt, steamed my blazer, and put my...
Picture your ideal Saturday morning. No school, two full weekend days ahead of you. What would you like do Surely, your first thought was, “I would love to sit for a 3-and-a-half-hour test that determines my college readiness and subsequent future...
When I was sixteen, my father asked me what my passions and goals were. Taken aback by the question, I blurted out, “Helping the world.” How descriptive. Listen: most sixteen-year-olds don’t even know what they’re having for dinner. To expect...
The good news: The SAT and ACT essay are both optional. The bad news: They’re not really. Although the essay is no longer included in the comprehensive score report for each test, many colleges and universities still want students to complete and submit the...
