Scoir Blog

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The Landscape of College Testing

Peter Van Buskirk: June 05, 2024

This is a transcription of a podcast episode from March 2021 where we sat down with Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss the history of standardized testing, present circumstances, and where testing...

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Coalition's Summer Events for Students

Elena Polin: June 03, 2024

Want to plan ahead for senior year? Curious about the college admissions process and want a place to ask your questions? Sign up for these upcoming...

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Counselor Tips for Student and Parent/Guardian Harmony: A Podcast Recap - illustration of parents and counselor talking to student at round table with headphones on

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Navigating College Choices: Counselor Tips for Student and Parent/Guardian Harmony

Abby deSilva: May 29, 2024

This blog post is a recap of an Inside College Admissions podcast episode, hosted by Scoir. Listen to the podcast episode here.

Podcast Counselors

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Interested in a Gap Year? Why It Might Be the Best Decision for You

Karen Miller: May 28, 2024

For many parents/guardians, it might be a daunting idea to let their student take a gap year off of school before leaving for college. Most parents...

College Admissions and Applications College Search and Discovery Students Parents and Guardians

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College vs University [And Other Higher Education Institutions]

Peter Van Buskirk: May 23, 2024

Sorting through higher education options can be like choosing from diverse menu offerings at a great restaurant. You can order fish or steak. What...

Standardized Tests

2 min read

A Successful Strategy for Applying to College Scholarships

Julie Kampschroeder: May 22, 2024

By the summer between your junior and senior year of high school, you have likely figured out that every step of the college admissions process...

College Admissions and Applications Students

4 min read

College Decision Day! Parents, Don't Be Afraid to Let Go

Karen Miller: May 21, 2024

College decision time is here, and many students are still uncertain about which college they will attend. What makes this year even more difficult...

College Admissions and Applications Courses and Academics Parents and Guardians

4 min read

The Best Ways to Get Out in Front of Learning Differences

Peter Van Buskirk: May 17, 2024

A critical element of your college application is your ability to bring clarity to the interpretation of your academic record. In other words, when...

Courses and Academics Students Parents and Guardians

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Going on a College Tour? Helpful Prep Tips + College Evaluation Form

Karen Miller: May 15, 2024

College visits on your mind? Not sure how to prepare or what to expect?

College Search and Discovery Students Parents and Guardians

College Search Guide: Learning Disabilities & Attention Disorders - illustration of 6 purple, blue, and red books stacked up

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College Search Guide: Learning Disabilities and Attention Disorders

Karen Miller: May 10, 2024

Most parents worry about sending their son or daughter off to college. However, for those parents whose children have learning disabilities or...

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Scoir Blog

The Landscape of College Testing

Coalition's Summer Events for Students

Navigating College Choices: Counselor Tips for Student and Parent/Guardian Harmony

Interested in a Gap Year? Why It Might Be the Best Decision for You

College vs University [And Other Higher Education Institutions]

A Successful Strategy for Applying to College Scholarships

College Decision Day! Parents, Don't Be Afraid to Let Go

The Best Ways to Get Out in Front of Learning Differences

Going on a College Tour? Helpful Prep Tips + College Evaluation Form

College Search Guide: Learning Disabilities and Attention Disorders

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