Does Applying Early Decision or Early Action Help?
As the college admissions process becomes more competitive at the nation’s top schools, applying early action (EA) or early decision (ED) has become increasingly more popular among applicants. For the Class of 2027, Brown University reported a 10-percent increase in ED applications, while Dartmouth reported a 14-percent increase. The University of Notre Dame saw a
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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 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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Digital SAT® Test: 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 October 2023. This will be the first digital test available. However, any national SAT tests or SAT School Day tests administered during a
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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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Gratitude and the Brain: How Giving Thanks Improves Your Mental Health
Thanksgiving is a holiday where giving thanks is built right into the name. This time of year is all about gratitude for what we have and for what other people do for us. It’s about acknowledging that so much of what we have is only ours because of the support of many other people along
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