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January 8, 2025 at 6pm AKST

    • Craft your SAT/ACT testing strategy to maximize your college and scholarship competitiveness

    • 10th Graders: Learn whether to prepare for the PSAT this summer to potentially qualify for National Merit recognition and scholarships, and how to navigate the new digital SAT

    • 11th Graders: Learn how to navigate test-optional policies in your individual situation

    • Develop your college list, which drives all of your academic, testing, and application priorities

    • Optimize extracurriculars based on your interests and college admissions goals

    • Begin planning college applications, essays, and letters of recommendation


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January 8, 2025 at 6pm AKST

    • Craft your SAT/ACT testing strategy to maximize your college and scholarship competitiveness

    • 10th Graders: Learn whether to prepare for the PSAT this summer to potentially qualify for National Merit recognition and scholarships, and how to navigate the new digital SAT

    • 11th Graders: Learn how to navigate test-optional policies in your individual situation

    • Develop your college list, which drives all of your academic, testing, and application priorities

    • Optimize extracurriculars based on your interests and college admissions goals

    • Begin planning college applications, essays, and letters of recommendation


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About Our College Admissions Counselor

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Sasha is excited to support students and families as an IECA certified College Admissions Counselor at Frontier Tutoring. A lifelong Alaskan, she graduated summa cum laude with leadership and departmental honors from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Sasha brings a strong background in educational research and mentoring, and previously guided students through the college admissions process as part of the federally funded TRIO program. Most recently, she was accepted to Columbia University for graduate study—giving her firsthand insight into what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive admissions landscape. Sasha is passionate about helping each student discover their path and tell their story with confidence.