One of the most common questions parents ask us at Revolution Prep is, “what is a good SAT®/ACT® score?” Like with many things in life, the answer is, “it depends.” Trying to understand where a student needs to score to get into his top choice school can be a bit tricky, as there are a…

There’s no doubt that a your GPA is the most important factor when applying to college. But it’s also important to keep in mind that your GPA is just the baseline as almost everyone applying to a highly competitive college already has a high GPA. Therefore, your SAT/ACT scores can make all the difference in…

Parents should be consultants, not directors, in the college search process. Every year, we see kids who struggle to make it through their first year of college. In most cases, they also had difficulties with the college application process, which was often driven by their parents. This is a familiar scenario. Parents want their kids…

There’s no shortage of options to help you trim the college tab. Roughly 2 out of 3 undergrads use grants and scholarships to help them pay for college, according to the most recent federal data. But finding the best options can be a daunting task. Websites like Fastweb and Cappex allow you to create a…

Letters of recommendation from teachers, school counselors and other sources can help college admissions officers get a more complete picture of applicants. For instance, at the University of Wisconsin—Madison, a large public institution, admissions officers aren’t able to interview undergraduate applicants, says Bobbie Jean S. Huerth, assistant director of application evaluation and training at the…