
February for Freshman & Sophomores
I know college seems a world away and it takes imagination to picture yourself (or your son) on a college campus but understand that the clock keeps ticking, the calendar keeps turning and tomorrow will be here before you know it. Get proactive, stay ahead of the game and do not think that by starting the process now that you would be adding additional stress to you or your child – the fact is … stress is not having options and having to play catch up in this process. FACT -

February for Juniors
Now that the high school season is getting set to start, it's time for all juniors to stay focused on your high school program and be the best player and teammate you can possibly be. In addition to this, do not let your grades slack throughout this second semester, finish strong so you won't have to stress as much in your senior year or have any unnecessary pressure on you. I am in the unique position of hearing everything and yes I do mean everything! On a daily basis, I

Get Informed about the SAT Subject Tests
These used to be known as Achievement tests and NOT to be confused with the SAT or ACT. Only about three dozen of the nation’s most selective schools require them, including Ivy League and other private colleges like Williams, Tufts and any of the University of California schools. Tests are offered in sixteen subjects. Each lasts an hour up to three can be taken on a particular date and it is not possible to take the SAT and a Subject Test on the same day. Requirements asid

College Mail: Where does it come from?
The brochures and view books that flood your mailbox come courtesy of the standardized testers (PSAT, SAT, ACT) and being invited to camps and showcases throughout the country come thanks to being on showcase team rosters for Perfect Game events, Fall Classics, Prospect Wire and other popular baseball events. At the rate of a few cents per name, these companies sell your name and contact information to any institution willing to pay. As you register for the tests, you are a

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Have a great attitude - The Flu is not the only thing you catch at school. Turns out you are just as likely to catch someone’s negative attitude. Yes, the latest research demonstrates what we’ve all known to be true, emotions are contagious. Researchers call them emotional contagions and they impact your school work, productivity, teamwork, and performance in significant and profound ways. As we know all too well, one negative teammate can pollute an entire team and create a