PSAT Score Range: Understanding Your Score Report
This week, students will start receiving their PSAT/NMSQT® test scores for the October 2021 test. While the PSAT test is similar to the SAT® test in many ways, you will notice that the PSAT test follows a different grading scale. For example, the PSAT score range has a maximum score of 1520, while SAT scores
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Should I Take Both the ACT® and SAT® Tests?
The college planning process can be stressful, and some families struggle with deciding which test to take. When it comes to college admissions testing in the U.S., there are two options: the ACT® test and the SAT® test. In most cases, students will submit scores from one of the tests alongside their college application. But
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Differences Between the ACT® and SAT® Tests
For someone new to the college admissions process, comparing the ACT® and SAT® tests can be like comparing apples to oranges. At a glance the two seem very similar, but once you break down the tests further, you’ll notice a few important differences. Both of these tests are widely accepted for scholarship consideration and college
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College Admissions Glossary: Terms You Need to Know
If you’re new to college admissions in the U.S. or have never been through the process before, it can be tough to understand the definitions for all the different types of deadlines, application materials, financial aid options, or other common higher education terms. While you don’t need to create flashcards to keep up with the
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13 Ways to Improve Reading Scores on the SAT®, ACT®, & PSAT Tests
As I coach students for the college admissions exams, they will often ask how to improve reading comprehension performance on the SAT®, PSAT, and ACT® tests. These questions come as no surprise. The “Reading” section is one of the more daunting segments of the test for many students. These sections contain passages that consist of
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College Decisions – Class of 2021
Over the next few weeks, our Class of 2021 will graduate, marking the end to a strange and difficult senior year. Our seniors, like many others, have had to make sacrifices because of the pandemic. When the pandemic first hit, our hearts hurt for the things our students would miss. A cancelled school dance, performance,
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20 Summer Activities for High School Students
This summer feels like a fresh start as we continue to recover from the pandemic. Students always want to know what they can do to be a better college applicant, but the goal should really be to expand your horizons and experience life. In doing so, you become a more interesting person with even more
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Tiffney Finds Her Fit
“In the end, I just had to remember that the person I play best is myself,” Tiffney says when asked about her college admissions journey. Tiffney is an Allen High School student with a resume that any college would adore. She is a blogger, cheerleader, National African-American Recognition Scholar, National Merit® Commended Scholar, four-time All
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How to Get Strong Letters of Recommendation For College
An important yet confusing part of the college application process is requesting letters of recommendation. College requirements and high school processes vary, but it’s your responsibility to request letters of recommendation. Following these tips will help your letters showcase your strengths and potential. Why are letters of recommendation important for college admissions? Recommendation letters give
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Blaine’s College Prep Journey
A few hours before Stanford University’s decisions are supposed to arrive, Blaine’s dad gives her a call. He says, “You know, whether you get in or not, we’re still going to celebrate. You worked hard over the past few years, and regardless of whether or not you get in, your worth is not determined by
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