Dr. Umar Johnson says it is worth paying for a SAT/ACT prep course, may save you tens of thousands in tuition if your test score and grades are high enough.. He also advocates applying early to be eligible for scholarship money.
He says apply to 12 schools; 3 dream schools, 3 in-state, 3 reality schools, and 3 "boondock" schools that have no black people. The boondock schools are more likely to offer money to increase their black student population, especially black males.
He says if you graduate magna or summa cum laude you can apply directly to a PhD. program, otherwise you have to get a masters first. He said go to the school that offers the most money. I don't agree. Some schools grade harshly and may prevent you from getting into your major, medical school, or graduate school. STEM majors should ideally go to schools where your SAT scores are in the 75th percentile or the school is known to be generous with grading. Humanities majors have more leeway since your abilities can't easily be assessed with a standardized test.
Unfortunately there is a child talking through the whole video.
He says apply to 12 schools; 3 dream schools, 3 in-state, 3 reality schools, and 3 "boondock" schools that have no black people. The boondock schools are more likely to offer money to increase their black student population, especially black males.
He says if you graduate magna or summa cum laude you can apply directly to a PhD. program, otherwise you have to get a masters first. He said go to the school that offers the most money. I don't agree. Some schools grade harshly and may prevent you from getting into your major, medical school, or graduate school. STEM majors should ideally go to schools where your SAT scores are in the 75th percentile or the school is known to be generous with grading. Humanities majors have more leeway since your abilities can't easily be assessed with a standardized test.
Unfortunately there is a child talking through the whole video.
