PARENT TESTIMONIAL

"Jennifer, I wanted to thank you again for your encouragement and the class that Jordyn took from you this summer. I know she was a little shy about posting her SAT test score.

She just got her PSAT and I don't think her teacher at Dawson will let her hide her terrific score. (Score redacted for the student's privacy.) Any advice you can provide would be great. I know you went to OU. On the college day at Dawson, the OU recruiter loved Jordyn. We plan to follow up with her soon. 

Thanks again, I know the class helped and I have encouraged several people to have their kids take it at the Pearland location. Take care and happy holidays." 

- Proud Dad Tim Taylor


College Admission Tell-All: Akeena Smith
Edited by Jennifer Ledwith |jdledwith@scholaready.com 
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Current Scholar Ready students asked Scholar Ready's Class of 2020 and 2021 about applying for college admission and scholarships. 

Akeena Smith graduated from St. Pius X High School in 2020. She currently attends Houston Baptist University, located in Houston, Texas, where she is majoring in Cinematic Arts. I prepared Ms. Smith for her PSAT.

Here are her lightly edited responses. 

You have to do all these things to get into college and get scholarships. Where's the right place to start?
The right place to start to get into college and receive scholarships is to apply and do not underestimate yourself. 

How many colleges should you apply to? Is it better to throw everything at the wall to see what sticks? Or just pinpoint a few schools and apply to those?
Don't set a limit for the number of colleges or universities that you apply for. You have more options and opportunities when you apply for more schools.

How do you correctly judge a college when it's telling you what it can offer? How do you know what's real? How do you know how to evaluate the claims?
The way you correctly judge a college when it's telling you what it can offer is by doing research. Look at websites such as Niche, where there is input from current students and alumni. Some of the best advice you can get about a college or university comes from someone who actually attends or has attended the school. 

Were the essays for the applications hard or easy?
All of the essays for the applications that I submitted were easy, mainly because I started writing my essays my junior year of high school. 

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  • How to write a personal essay
  • How to build a scholarship plan (where to find scholarships and what to write about in other essays)
  • How to request letters of recommendation
  • Interview skills
July 6 - August 3 | MWTh | 9 am - 10:15 am 

To register, call (713) 553-6557 or email jdledwith@scholaready.com. 


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How personal should you get in your personal essay?
You should not get too personal in an essay unless the prompt wants you to get too personal. Getting very personal in an essay can lead you off-topic. For many universities, applicants' essays matter even if they have amazing test scores.

How long should you wait for a response from the admissions office?
On average, you should wait three to five weeks depending on the university. Public institutions usually take about four weeks because of the high number of students applying. Private institutions' admissions criteria are often more numerous and stringent than those of public colleges. Therefore, expect to wait longer than 4 weeks for a response from a private college.

What was it like if you got denied by a college that you wanted to go to?
I was not denied by a college or university that I wanted to attend.

Were new criteria established for college admission since the COVID-19 pandemic? 
Most colleges stopped requiring the SAT and ACT for the 2020-2021 school year for incoming students. Some colleges are still not requiring the entrance exams for the upcoming school year.

What guidance would you provide to a tenth grader to help him or her be successful in high school and competitively prepared for college?
It is never too early to look into your career, look for schools, or apply for scholarships. Doing those things now will give you a head start and will open up more opportunities.


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College Admission Tell-All: Pavisha Sargunan
Clear Brook Grad, Full Scholarship Recipient: Venture out and challenge yourself with all the opportunities life has to offer. 

PV Bound Cypress Park Grad: Don't give up when the applications start to seem like "too much work."

College Admission Tell-All: Toni Bryant: " Before entering college, I thought I would have to be perfect, but I realized everyone makes mistakes and needs help along the way."
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Summer 2021: The Hero's Journey 
June 7 - August 13
Midnight Madness Family & Friends Game Night: August 13
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Essay Writing for Scholarships & College Admissions
July 6 - August 3 | MWTh | 9 am - 10:15 am  | $125 to reserve your student's spot, $485 due July 15, 2021
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Class size: Limited to 4 students | 2 books | Recommended for high school classes of 2021 and 2022 | 100% Live instruction on Skype

Students will learn:
  • How to write a personal essay
  • How to build a scholarship plan (where to find scholarships and what to write about in other essays)
  • How to request letters of recommendation
  • Interview skills
 To register, call (713) 553-6557 or email jdledwith@scholaready.com. 
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Recommended for students who have completed Geometry
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Session III: Reading
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July 19 - August 5| MWTh | 10:30 am - 11:45 am | $195 | SOLD OUT

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To register, call (713) 553-6557 or email jdledwith@scholaready.com. 

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Recommended for rising 8th, 9th, and 10th graders
Class size: Limited to 4 students | 100% Live instruction on Skype

Session II: Linear Functions & a Graphic Novel | 1 seat remaining
June 28 - July 15 | MWTh | 1 pm - 2:15 pm & 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm | $359

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To register, call (713) 553-6557 or email jdledwith@scholaready.com. 
About Scholar Ready 
Jennifer Ledwith is the owner of Scholar Ready, an educational services company. She meets with clients online or in person in Houston, Texas. She also studied Personal Financal Planning at Rice University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™.
 
Scholar Ready tutors Math, conducts personal essay writing workshops, and prepares students for PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams. To learn more, visit www.scholaready.com and  http://www.youtube.com/scholaready .
 
Ms. Ledwith is the PSAT and SAT instructor at University of Houston-Clear Lake's Center for Executive Education. She also prepares students for the ACT. Learn about her upcoming PSAT/SAT preparation course.


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(713) 553-6557