How To Start Preparing For the SAT® / ACT® Tests In 9th Grade
It’s officially your first year as a high schooler! Now that you’re out of middle school, you’re probably taking some time to explore your options for school sports and other extracurriculars, not to mention forging new friendships along the way. It’s undoubtedly a busy time in your life, but don’t forget that you’ll also need
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10 Tips for Earning a Full-Ride Scholarship
College is your ticket to a successful future, but the cost is certainly not cheap. Have you ever dreamt of having your college education entirely paid for? Your dream could come true, but it will take a lot of hard work to increase your chances of winning a full-ride scholarship. In this blog, we explain
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How to Fall in Love With the Right College
Love works in mysterious ways. Whether you’re randomly struck by Cupid’s stray arrow, meet “the one” in middle school, or go from foes to forever, everyone’s journey to true love looks different. Your journey to picking the perfect school is just as unique. Just like love, there are a million fish in the collegiate sea.
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How Can I Prepare for the SAT® or ACT® Test at Home?
There are a variety of test prep methods you can turn to when getting ready for the SAT® and ACT® tests. The methods that address the questions of how to prepare for the SAT or ACT test at home can be customized to suit your own learning style, preferences, and needs. For example, you can benefit
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15 Things To Do on a Rice University Campus Visit
Considering applying to Rice University in the near future? Maybe it’s time to schedule a campus visit. I’m currently a freshman at Rice, and just a short time ago, I was building my college list. Rice University quickly rose to the top. I was amazed by the residential college system and array of academic programs.
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When Should I Start Applying for Scholarships?
It pays to go to college. One estimate found that the value of a bachelor’s degree over the average person’s lifetime is $2.8 million. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), men who have bachelor’s degrees are expected to earn up to $900,000 more (median lifetime wages) compared to men with high school diplomas, and
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The SAT® Test Goes Digital: What to Expect in 2023-2024
College Board announced in early 2022 that it will offer the PSAT/NMSQT® and SAT® tests digitally starting in 2023 and 2024. The testing organization will administer the first digital PSAT test in fall of 2023. College Board recently confirmed that the fall of 2023 PSAT test will be the first digital test available. However, any
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Test Optional Explained: Do SAT®/ACT® Scores Still Help?
High school students preparing for college admissions should keep a close eye on the changing landscape of college admissions testing policies. The once clearly understood standard of “SAT® tests or ACT® tests required” was turned on its head during the COVID-19 shutdown. Colleges across the U.S. have adopted test optional admissions policies, meaning the tests
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What Is a Good SAT® Test Score?
By this point in your life, you’ve spent years in school. You’ve studied for countless hours and completed what probably feels like a bajillion assignments. Now, it’s time to test your knowledge by taking the SAT® test, which many colleges and universities use for making admission decisions. Taking the test can be stressful because everyone
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23 New Year’s Resolutions for High School Students and Parents
The new year is here! And January brings the opportunity for a fresh start. Whether you’re a parent, a high school freshman, or a college-bound senior, it’s never too early to focus on pursuing your college dreams. What goals will you set to make 2023 your year? As always, we’re here to help you get
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