If you’re certain you want to attend a school, you may consider applying Early Action or Early Decision. Deadlines for these are before regular applications come due. Here’s what you should know about EA/ED application deadlines. Pay Attention to the EA/ED Application Deadlines The first thing you want to pay attention to when it comes …
Things To Avoid In The ACT Essay
You know what you need to focus on, but do you know which things to avoid in the ACT essay? Sometimes during the ACT the essay section, students inadvertently do things that cause them to lose points. Luckily many of the mistakes are easy to avoid if you know about them. Here are some things …
Do AP Test Scores Affect Your Acceptance Odds?
If you’re taking AP classes, you may be wondering “Do AP scores affect acceptance odds for colleges?” Here’s a rundown of whether or not they affect your chances of admission and why AP courses can help in your college education. Do AP Scores Affect Admission to Colleges? Actually, AP scores don’t affect admission to college! …
Know Your Homophones for the ACT or SAT
The English language is just full of tricky challenges. What are homophones? These are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have completely different meanings. Which is why it’s important to know your homophones for the ACT or SAT. Yes, homophones are the bane of most students at any time of the …
When Will ACT / SAT Scores Be Released?
After taking the ACT or SAT, you may be wondering just when will ACT / SAT scores be released? Thankfully, in most cases, you don’t have to wait for long! Here’s a short guide to how the results are released. When are SAT Scores Released? SAT scores generally start to be released about 13 days …
Pros and Cons of Taking SAT Subject Tests
If you’re considering taking SAT Subject Tests, you may be wondering about the benefits and detriments. There are things to consider and it’s important to weigh both the pros and the cons before deciding on whether or not a Subject Test is the right choice for you. Pro: It Can Boost Your Application (Or Even …
How to Decide if the Common Application is Right for You
The Common Application is a college application that is accepted by hundreds of schools all over the United States. Instead of completing dozens of applications one by one (with dozens of essays as well), you can complete one single application. But how do you know if the Common Application is right for you? Here are …
College App Essay Pro Tip: Be Specific
Your college application essay is an opportunity to tell the reader who you are outside of your academics and to reveal your unique character, personality, and values. It is also an opportunity to showcase your writing skills and your thought process. You’ll want your essay to be as strong as it can, which is why …
Should I Send In My ACT/SAT Test Scores To Test Optional Colleges?
Some colleges require ACT/SAT scores, others won’t demand them as part of your application. In fact, more and more colleges are becoming Test Optional. While some students might jump at the chance to not send in scores, others might want to highlight how hard they worked for a good score. So it begs the question: …
Checklist For Early Action and Early Decision Applications
Are you prepared to hand in your early applications? There are a few things you should complete before turning it in. Here’s a checklist for Early Action and Early Decision applications to help you get started. Know the Due Date for Each of Your Applications Early Decision applications are binding, meaning you can only apply …
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