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Do you study better from a digital device than you do from paper? If so, ACT eprep or online SAT prep classes may be the right study solution for you! As you prepare for college, the SAT and ACT tests are instrumental in your college admissions process. Here are five things to know to help you prepa...
Sometimes, preparing for college can be just as much (or sometimes more) work than the classes themselves. Did you know that college prep starts long before your senior year in high school? In fact, it can begin as soon as eighth grade with the PSAT or Preliminary SAT test. Students can take advanta...
The media makes it seem that it is getting harder and harder to be accepted to college each year. But is that really true? Is college admission today really more competitive?
There is no denying that many parents wouldn't be accepted at their own alma maters if they were applying today. SAT scores ...
Entering college can be an exciting but stressful time. As you embark on your educational
journey, remember that you are not alone. Countless students are going through or have gone through the same process. Educational institutions and alumni have developed strategies and support for new students wh...
Throughout the grade school and high school experience, people make friends differently. Some people make connections in preschool and kindergarten that last for a lifetime while others may move around a lot and have some practice in making new friends. Regardless of your background, entering colleg...
Did you know that there are plenty of scholarships out there to help you pay for college beyond just sports? Extracurriculars are a great way to gain access to legitimate scholarship opportunities. However, they are not the only option out there. Understanding how to get scholarships for college is ...
As your high school graduation approaches and you begin receiving all the college
advertisements, you may find yourself wondering, “does it matter what college you go to?” The short answer is yes, it does. It may sound silly, but college really is the first step to the rest of your life. That being s...
It seems that every month new data breaches expose consumers’ personally identifiable information at an alarming rate, putting close to three hundred million people at risk of identity theft and fraud. Cybercriminals also focus their time on other lucrative cyberattacks, such as ransomware, phishing...
If you’re the parent of a high school senior and you’re thinking about how to pay for college without going broke, it’s a whole new, expensive world out there. In this world, there are just two kinds of money: “Great money – or Free money” – and “Not-so-Great money”.Â
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Stories abound of students and even teachers sharing inappropriate items on social media. You would think students who are about to apply to colleges and be evaluated by admission officers would know better. The truth is that the vast majority of high school students are very responsible about their...
Most students are confused about the difference between an Honors College and an Honors Program. A simple way of understanding the two academic options is this: an Honors College is typically a separate undergraduate college within a more prominent university. An Honors Program is a set or range of ...
Colleges that practice holistic admissions consider factors beyond grades and test scores when making admission decisions. For most colleges, grades earned and courses selected make up the bulk of the admission criteria; selective colleges want to see evidence of high grades in a challenging curricu...
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