Hilary Cairns

Hilary Cairns is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and has a BA in English/Creative Writing. She's an established freelance writer who also has a hand in marketing, social media, and editing for various businesses across the United States.
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Is the New SAT Easier Than the Old SAT?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
As many of you know, the SAT underwent a huge redo in March of 2016. The College Board changed a number of aspects of the exam, including the formatting, content, and timing. However, is the new SAT easier than the old SAT? In many ways, it is. How the New SAT is Easier No More …
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What Is Tuition Assistance?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 12, 2024
Tuition assistance programs are employer or organization sponsored programs that help students pay for college. They can be a great way to upskill employees while also increasing job satisfaction, pay, and opportunities for both the employer and the employee. Below, we cover what you need to know about tuition assistance and how you might be …
Taking the SAT is nerve-wracking, but what do your SAT scores mean?
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Understanding Your SAT Scores

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s a certain anxiety in the air after you’ve taken your SAT. You now have to wait for your SAT scores and wonder how well you did. Once they arrive though, do you understand what they mean? Here’s a quick rundown on how to read your results: Overall Score  The SAT was recently revamped in …
Transferring colleges can be stressful. Here are some myths that we can disprove
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Myths about Transferring Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Transferring colleges can be a stressful time as you make sure you have everything you need to make the major change. There are a lot of myths surrounding the transfer though, so here are some things you need to know. Myth: My Credits Won’t Transfer  While the myth of “My credits won’t transfer” has some …
Why take the PSAT and the PreACT?
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Benefits of Taking Both the PreACT and the PSAT

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Why take the PSAT and the PreACT? When you’re in your sophomore and junior years, you may be starting to decide whether you’ll be taking the SAT or the ACT for your college applications. This should also be the time you’re signing up for the prep exams: the PreACT and the PSAT. While many students …
What is the TOEFL and why is it important?
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What is the TOEFL?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you live in the United States or another English majority speaking country, it’s quite possible you’ve never heard of the TOEFL. It stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. However, if English wasn’t your first language, you may have to take it to attend a college in another country. Here are the …
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How to Improve Your GPA!

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Improving your GPA should be a goal whether you’re in high school or college, a freshman or a senior. A high GPA will look excellent on both a college application and a resume. Here are some steps you can take to improve your GPA: Set Aside Time To Study Studying before a test is a …

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