You can submit the Common Application to over 700 colleges across the US. If you’re applying to multiple colleges, you can fill out a single application form through the Common App. It then sends this application out to all the colleges on your list. As part of the process, you’re required to write a Common …
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How To Boost Your AP Exam Scores
AP exams are tough. Getting high scores in this exam requires you to invest a lot of time and effort into preparing for the test. But it’s well worth it. Impressive test scores lead to increased admission odds. Additionally, good scores make you eligible for college credit. Most colleges give credit to students who score …
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How To Prepare For The SAT In One Month
Life happens. High school is incredibly busy already without throwing college prep on top of it. While ideally you should study for the SAT months in advance, what if you only have one left until the big day? How do you prepare for the SAT in one month? Don’t panic yet. You can do it …
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6 Ways To Increase Your ACT/SAT Score — Besides Just Studying
Studying, of course, is essential to ace any test—there’s no doubt about that. However, when it comes to a big test like a college entrance exam, you can use every trick to help boost your score. What happens when you hit a wall with studying? Or you don’t have time to cram in another study …
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All About College Acceptance Rates
There is a lot of misinformation about college acceptance rates and the role they play in the college selection process. This can make an already stressful process even more overwhelming. In this article, we aim to explain what college acceptance rates mean and how they impact your choices. What Do Colleges Acceptance Rates Mean? The …
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Everything You Need To Know About The SAT Essay
Taking the SAT can be a source of stress for many high school students, and a lot of them are confused about the SAT essay. Does every SAT taker have to complete the SAT essay section or is it optional? How much time will you get to complete this section? What does this section really …
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Changes for NACAC’s Student Recruitment Rules
Higher education is a common topic in the news headlines, especially with the 2020 presidential race underway. However, higher education jumped back into the spotlight recently when NACAC made an announcement about new student recruitment rule changes. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know, and how these changes affect the future of college …
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Important Things You Need To Know About the SAT Essay
Taking the SAT in the near future? While most studying is focused on the math, writing, and reading portions, you can’t forget about the essay part of the exam. Here are some things you need to know about the SAT essay before your test date. The SAT Essay is Optional… In 2015, the College Board …
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If College Acceptance Rates Are Low, Should I Bother Applying To That School?
Acceptance rates are one of many factors you’ll consider when creating a list of potential colleges. Schools with higher acceptance rates are easier to get into than colleges with lower acceptance rates. Does it mean you should only apply to a college with high rates? What happens if the college you’re interested in has a …
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How Do You Know If You’re An Independent College Student?
College is certainly a time of growing independence. Many college students would consider themselves independent, in charge of their own day to day tasks and responsibilities. But independent and dependent mean other things in the college world, especially when it comes to financial matters. When filling the FAFSA, you will need to state whether you’re …
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