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Do you need to pick a Major before you apply to College?
Hi! This is Alan Sheptin from Sheptin Tutoring Group. When I was in high school, my two favorite classes were foreign languages and math. I was lucky because I had amazing teachers who knew how to get me excited about these areas. So when I was planning to apply to...
Do you know the difference between College and University?
Hi! This is Alan Sheptin from Sheptin Tutoring. What college did you go to? Regardless of where you went, you know what that means. But it’s not a universal term. For our Canadian friends, the term college means a post-secondary apprenticeship program, trade school or...
How do you prep for a College Interview in 2020?
Hi! This is Alan Sheptin from Sheptin Tutoring. For almost 30 years, I interviewed and trained interviewers for my alma mater. I told the interviewers to make the experience enjoyable and interactive. However, I did expect the interviewee to be somewhat prepared. So,...
Test Prep and You
From the Desk of Alan Sheptin: I get lots of calls about test prep. One of the most common questions posed to me is, “Do you guarantee a score increase?” I answer very simply. I tell parents that any company answers in the affirmative is acting unethically. I cannot...
The Wonders of Studying in Philadelphia
From the Desk of Alan Sheptin: Philadelphia: A Great College Town I believe it was the comedian W.C. Fields that once said that first prize would be one week in Philadelphia, second prize would be two weeks. In that game, I’d gladly take second prize. In fact, I spent...
5 Colleges I Love
From the Desk of Alan Sheptin: Five Colleges I Love – 2020 Edition I get it: it’s hard to “think outside the box” when your friends, neighbors, and guidance counselors compose a list of schools that look similar to everyone else’s. Since part of my job is to visit...
What are the best small schools for your college planning?
What makes a small college special? Are you looking for a small college? We looked at other websites to create this list. We searched the web to find these. They will help with your college planning search. If you need help, Sheptin Tutoring is always here. Link You...
What has Alan been up to during the Summer?
Summer Studies For the past couple of Summers, Alan Sheptin of Sheptin Tutoring has been hard at work. What has he been doing you ask? Well, instead of taking a break like most teachers, Alan has traveled across the country and over to England! (Except for this past...
Accolades and Educational Consultants
Did you know Alan belongs to two professional networks? He is also a trained educational consultant. Hear him speak about his experience below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2dUxnxodF0&feature=youtu.be The American Institute...
Are you thinking about applying to College?
College Planning 101 College Admissions time is challenging for everyone. From the stress of visiting colleges to finding the best choice for you, the process is a minefield. How has college applications changed: Students need to check out each website of the colleges...