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Why You Should Consider Early Decision
Whether you are a senior unsure if you want to apply ED 2 or a junior thinking ahead to college applications next...
Prepping for AP Exams and Subject Tests
It’s the winter of your junior year… you've just got your first quarter of grades and you’re absolutely killing AP...
Self Reporting Your Test Scores
In a surprising shift in college admissions, more colleges are now allowing applicants to self report their test...
Does Prestige Matter?
Each year, the college admissions process gets more competitive, especially at the top schools in the country. This...
Top 7 Tips for Writing a Personal Statement
Whether you go Common App or Coalition, your personal statement is the crown jewel of your application. If you’re...
Student’s Don’t Know What They Don’t Know – And It Causes Stress
As high school gets more serious and college admissions become more competitive, it’s not a surprise that there’s an...
1-on-1 Tutoring and Growth Mindset
Imagine you are sitting in class. The teacher asks a question. You think back to your homework the night before, and...
Are some SATs / ACTs Easier Than Others?
Yes. But not in the way that you think. Many students try to identify which month reliably offers the “easiest” test...
ACT to Allow Students to Retake Individual Sections
Starting next September, the ACT will allow students to retake individual sections instead of having to retake the...
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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...
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...
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