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Is a Gap Year Right for You? 5 Benefits
https://youtu.be/ToqVJWxd_Hs What is a gap year? A gap year refers to taking time off between high school and...
150+ Colleges that Allow You to Self-Report SAT and ACT Scores
What does it mean to self-report scores? Lots of costs come up when applying to college. Application fees and SAT and...
Mindprint: SAT vs. ACT Made Easy
Conventional wisdom says to take both the SAT and ACT as a diagnostic to see which one’s the better fit. But when you have more information at your fingertips, you really shouldn’t. And with the pandemic, it’s challenging to take both these days, not to mention time-consuming. Keep reading for an easier way to choose which test to take.
What ‘Test-Optional’ Means for You: Should You Still Take the SAT or ACT?
Taking the SAT or ACT may still be worth your time. Read below to figure out whether taking advantage of test-optional...
25 Colleges That Allow Gap Years
Not quite ready to jump into college life? A gap year may be just what you need! A gap year is a year you take off...
Where can I get into college based on my SAT score?
We all know the college admissions game comes down to more than just numbers, but having a competitive GPA and SAT/ACT...
Test Optional: How Does COVID-19 Affect Your Application?
Given the recent cancellations of SAT and ACT test dates through June, more than two dozen colleges all over the...
Tutoring Industry around the World
Private tutoring industry in South Korea account for more than 12 percent of total household expenditures… is the US...
What makes a good tutor?
We firmly believe our tutoring team is the best tutoring team in all of Baltimore, and that’s largely because of who...
Standardized Tests
I just got my PSAT score…now what?
In October, sophomores and juniors around the country took the PSAT. If you’re a sophomore or junior, an email from the College Board will hit your inbox before the end of the week. When you open it, you’ll get directions to your score report. But what should you do next?
A Test Prep Plan for Juniors
Now that you’ve got your Halloween costume taken care of, it’s time to start thinking about standardized test prep.
Test Prep Before School Starts
Summer is thought of by parents, students, and teachers alike as a time for rest and relaxation, free from the stresses and commitments of the academic year. However, for students entering the junior year of high school, it is also a window of opportunity to begin SAT and ACT test prep.
Colleges & Universities
5 Tips for Choosing a College During the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has made choosing a college this year anything but normal. High...
The Myth of the Bad Test Taker
The “bad test taker” is a comforting myth. The myth says that in a situation where a student does...
Top 25 Colleges You Can Get into with a 1100-1190 or 22-24 score
You just got your PSAT, PreACT, SAT, or ACT score back and you’re wondering how far it can take...
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