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By Omar Monsalvo Getting involved in college is one of the most important things you must do as soon as possible. Other than meeting people in your dorm hall, clubs and organizations are where you’ll make friends and have professional relationships. Depending on your workload for the quarter or semester, the average involvement can vary from person to person. A good blueprint would be to look for one social club, one pertaining to your hobby, and one related to your desired p

Week 3 of the Prep Report! Main Story: College Acceptances!

By: Celeste Calabrisi When applying for colleges, I got into the school I wanted. I must admit, however, that I did not put much time or thought into why I wanted to go. I chose the school that I chose because I wanted to be able to live at home to save money. Whether you are trying to save money, live at home, or immerse yourself in the college experience, there are many considerations to take before selecting your school. Here are the things I wished I would have known bef

By: Omar Monsalvo Community college tends to be surrounded by a cloud of negative judgment. Many students hesitate to say they will be attending their local community college because of social, family, or even personal pressures. It shouldn’t be this way. I am here to tell you why community college is the smart choice, and how it could be the right choice for you. Money As we all know, going to college is expensive. However, going to community college could possibly avoid dra

Main Story: Come see our college flags hung around our new office space! See if your college made the cut and sign your name right on the flag!

By: Celeste Calabrisi As a tutor and college counselor, I often get asked, “Are high school and college really that different?” The answer varies based on what that student wants to know. Many things are almost exactly the same and others are in stark contrast to each other. In this post, I will unpack some of the most important similarities and differences between these institutions of learning and how you should approach each one. First, the teachers. The teachers in high s

By: Sean Yen Many students underestimate the power of the application essay. College admission boards do take into consideration your GPA and extracurriculars, but often students are accepted or denied based on their essays. Sometimes the prospect of writing these essays can be difficult and overwhelming, however, if you take these steps you are sure to write a wonderful essay. We will go into depth on each of these steps later in this article, but this is a general overview

By: Celeste Calabrisi Testing anxiety is becoming more and more prevalent in students all across the country. While we know what it is and all the different causes of it, managing it is seemingly impossible for most students. Testing anxiety is described as an overwhelming feeling of tension and worry when taking an exam and can build to having physical sensations of shaking, rapid heartbeat, and headaches. Often students experiencing these symptoms feel as though they can n

Week 1 of the Prep Report! Main Story: Our Amazing Scholarship Student Arie Vassar!

Introducing the Prep Report! Bi-Weekly Newsletter! At Personalized Prep we want to give the opportunity for our families to know all...