This article will provide strategies for high school students to stay motivated through their college admissions journey and carry that momentum into college!
Read MoreChoosing your major can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be an impossible task. Learn about how to choose the best subject to study for you!
Read MoreIt is a well known fact that GPAs are an important factor in admission decisions. When looking at applying to a chosen school, you may be wondering: what GPA will get me in? It turns out the answer is not so simple.
Read MoreTrying to figure out when to apply for college? Different early deadlines can get confusing. Read this article to find out more about the differences between deadlines and when you should apply!
Read MoreDo colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT? Is the ACT easier than the SAT? Should I leave a question blank if I don’t know the answer? Are SAT and ACT questions in order of difficulty? Can I only take the SAT or ACT during my junior year?
Read MoreHere are all the details you need to know before creating a college resume!
Read MoreWhat happens when you do poorly on your SAT or ACT? Here are four tips on how to recover from a low test score!
Read MoreHow should financial aid letters inform your college decision? Here, we’ll break down the parts of a financial aid package and more!
Read MoreHaving trouble choosing what colleges you want to apply to? Here are some of the best strategies to developing the best college list for you
Read MoreVolunteering is an extremely important part of your high school career! Here’s how to pursue volunteer opportunities, even virtually.
Read MoreIt’s junior year. College applications are looming. Here'‘s what you an do to get ahead..
Read MoreEven the thought of college applications can be stressful to high school students. Here are some tangible ways to get ahead, starting in sophomore year.
Read MoreThis SAT accommodations guide will help you determine whether you qualify for an accommodation and will walk you through the details of each type and how to apply.
Read MoreDid you know that writing can help you remember? Here’s how taking notes can help you retain what you learn!
Read MoreThere’s no point in learning something if you’ll just forget it! Here’s how we make sure our students retain information!
Read MoreSmaller classes means more student engagement, which means higher retention! We understand this at SSA and limit our classes to no more than 5 students.
Read MoreCritical thinking is important in the short term, for things like the SAT, and the long term, for being successful in life! Here’s how we bring it into our classrooms.
Read MoreIf you didn’t make any mistakes, we wouldn’t have to teach you anything! We understand that it’s all part of the process and we welcome mistakes as opportunities to strengthen students’ understanding.
Read MoreBy talking less ourselves, we encourage our students to engage critically and learn actively to get them closer to that incredible “AHA!” moment.
Read MoreAt SSA, we believe that our students already know most of what they need to. Here’s how we help students make connections!
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