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Moving Up a Level in the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive disruptive impact on students in the U.S. As might be expected, many have...
“The Standard Pace is for Chumps:” How Expert Tutoring Leads to Exceptional Results
There's no limit of pace when you learn from a Jedi master expert tutor. In a blog post called “There’s No Speed Limit,” Derek Sivers tells the story of how he was able to graduate from Berklee college in just two and a half years. He learns two years of music theory...
Are APs More Important Now that SAT Subject Tests are Gone?
TLDR: yes, they are. On January 19, the College Board announced that it was discontinuing the SAT subject tests. It states “the expanded reach of AP and its widespread availability for low-income students and students of color means the Subject Tests are no longer...
No more SAT Essay and SAT Subject Tests! What does it mean for you?
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, College Board announced that it was discontinuing both the SAT Subject Tests and the optional SAT Essay. The organization states that “the pandemic accelerated a process already underway to reduce and simplify demands on students.”...
Top 25 Colleges You Can Get into with a 1300-1390 or 28-30 score
You just got your PSAT, PreACT, SAT or ACT score back and you’re wondering how far it can take you. Where can you get into college based on your score? Well, we’ve compiled the best-ranked colleges you have a good shot at. This means that your score, falling in the...
Top 25 Colleges You Can Get into with a 1200-1290 or 25-27 score
You just got your PSAT, PreACT, SAT or ACT score back and you’re wondering how far it can take you. Where can you get into college based on your score? Well, we’ve compiled the best-ranked colleges you have a good shot at. This means that your score, falling in the...
5 Tips for Choosing a College During the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has made choosing a college this year anything but normal. High school juniors and seniors will likely not be able to visit college campuses or attend admitted student events before having to choose a school. While colleges are doing their...
What is a good PSAT score for 2020?
PSAT scores have just come out and you might be looking at your score wondering what exactly it means. Is it a good score? Worthy of getting you into your dream school or getting you a scholarship? How is it different from the SAT? Does it mean you have to take the...
Why Students Procrastinate: The Science Behind Procrastination
https://youtu.be/om4T6vcxqCw Watch the video instead. Procrastination is a battle between two parts of your brain, the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex. The limbic system is a set of brain structures that contain the pleasure center. The prefrontal cortex...
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 college. Some students choose to take the time off because they want a “real world” experience before heading off to school for another four years. Some...