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How to Prep For ACT Science If It’s Not Your Favorite Subject

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whether you just don’t enjoy science or it’s not your best subject, you may be dreading the science section on the ACT. However, if you’re taking this exam, you still need to prepare for this subject. Here are ways you can prep for some ACT science questions even if it’s not your favorite class. Practice …

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6 Reasons Why You Should Attend ACT/SAT Review Sessions

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on May 21, 2024

Does your high school, local community college, or local community center offer ACT and SAT review sessions? You should seriously think about attending them as they can be great tools to improve your ACT and SAT scores, getting more familiar with the material, and practice taking the exam. You might even have access to expensive …

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What is the Federal TRIO Talent Search Program?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 1, 2024

The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are a selection of eight programs that are “designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.” Talent Search (TS) is one program. It offers counseling to students that can help them pursue higher education. Here’s a rundown of TRIO, how Talent Search can assist eligible students, and …

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How NOT To Create a College List

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are quite a few ways to create your college list, including asking family members, teachers, and friends for advice, using websites like College Raptor, and visiting college fairs. However, there are also tactics you should be avoiding, including these three. Only Including What Your Family Suggests Your family will have suggestions for schools and …

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The History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Each school that is considered an HBCU (or Historically Black Colleges and Universities) has a long history in the United States. Over a hundred colleges are HBCU’s, with the first-ever being nearly two hundred years old. Here’s a quick history of these colleges and how HBCUs began. What is an HBCU? HBCUs began with the …

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A Guide to Legacy Admissions and Acceptance Odds

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 30, 2024

Some colleges and universities in the United States have what’s known as legacy admissions. Legacy admissions is preferential treatment for student applicants who have had a parent, sibling, or other family member attend the school in the past. Not all colleges consider legacy in their admission practices, and some states are starting to outlaw the …

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ACT / SAT Tips for Students Who Don’t Test Well

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re nervous or unsure of yourself when it comes to the ACT or SAT, you’re not alone. Many students don’t test well, but, for most, one of these standardized tests is required for college admission so it’s something high school juniors and seniors can’t avoid. These tips can help you better prepare for your …

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How To Study for ACT/SAT Math You Haven’t Covered in Class

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 7, 2023

It’s entirely possible there may be questions in the ACT or SAT math sections that you have no idea how to do. Many students don’t take geometry or trigonometry until their senior year, so this is a common issue. However, there are ways to prepare yourself for the math sections. Here are three ways to …

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What NOT To Do During the ACT/SAT Exam

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You know what to do during the ACT or SAT and you know how to prepare, but do you know what NOT to do during the exam times? Here are three examples of things you should steer clear of. Don’t Bring Prohibited Items There will be a list of items the SAT or ACT websites …