Stephen is Admissionado's Head Mentor for college undergrad students. Learn more about his professional and educational experience on his bio page.
Proud of your high GPA and solid extracurricular participation, you watch as freshman year fades into your rearview. The freshly paved sophomore freeway lies ahead, and…
Posted on March 15, 2021Updated: June 15, 2022 While we are all mourning the loss of our favorite in-person events during the prolonged COVID-19 crisis (summer music festivals, beach days,…
Posted on September 23, 2020To wow the Adcom, show how your experiences have shaped your INSIGHTS into things. How do you do that? Check out our Common App Essay Prompt Analysis.
Posted on January 18, 2020You’ve got a month left to prep for the May 4th SAT IIs. Here are 7 tips and tricks to help you when it comes time to take the exam.
Posted on January 3, 2020Dear college applicants: it gets easier. If you’re looking at a college application for the first time this spring, know that it’s the most complex application…
Posted on May 7, 2019Is there anything more anxiety-producing, stomach-churning, or sweaty-hands-inducing than the thought of taking a three-hour test, whose score has the power to make or break your…
Posted on March 21, 2019The college application season is upon us which means concerned high schoolers everywhere are grappling with questions like: How many schools should I apply to? What…
Posted on October 6, 2016One of the most important aspects to good test-taking is finding ways to save time. Speed means you won’t have to skip questions because you’re out…
Posted on September 13, 2016There’s no denying how important extracurriculars are when it comes to a student’s college application. They help students gain leadership skills, show their eagerness to engage in their…
Posted on August 31, 2016This article was written by Marshall Findlay of Applerouth Tutoring Services and originally published on the Applerouth Blog. If you needed another reason to discredit the value…
Posted on August 9, 2016