One of the very first things many students look at while searching for colleges is a school’s acceptance rate. It’s an indicator of how difficult it is to be accepted into that particular school. But how important are the rates, really? How will they affect your college search and application process? Safety, Match, and Reach …
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What Is ACT Aspire?
Test scores really do play a big role in helping students get accepted into the college of their choice, especially if that college also happens to be highly competitive. Preparation can be daunting, even for teachers and parents. This is where ACT Aspire may be able to help. What Is It? ACT Aspire is a …
Myth: The PSAT Is Just A “Practice” SAT
Many automatically presume that the ‘P’ in PSAT stands for ‘Practice’. Unfortunately, this misconception can prevent you from qualifying for a few valuable benefits. Take a look at what exactly the PSAT is and why you should take it more seriously than you would a practice test. Facts About The PSAT The purpose of the …
How To Become A National Merit Scholar
Being awarded a National Merit Scholarship is not for the academically squeamish. Only the top 1% of students who take the PSAT / NMSQT achieve a score high enough to qualify. That does not mean you should give up all hope however. With test preparation and a mindset for success, you can achieve a National …
How To Study For The ACT / SAT With A Partner Or Group
When it comes to preparing to take the ACT or SAT, one handy way of studying is to try and form a study group. Tackling such a daunting task as studying for these exams is easier in a group rather than on your own. These tips and tricks will help you make the most of …
Questions to Ask Yourself to Determine if You Should Take the ACT or SAT
Most colleges will accept either the ACT or SAT, so it’s completely up to you which you would like to take. If you can’t decide between the two after looking into each of them, here are some questions to ask yourself before you sit for the exam: What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses? The SAT …
Myth: SAT Math is Harder than ACT Math
There’s an ongoing idea that the SAT is the more difficult of the two entrance exams. A tangential myth is that SAT math is harder than ACT math. However, like the parent myth, the difficulty will entirely depend on the students themselves. The Differences in SAT and ACT Math First off, let’s highlight the differences …
College Admissions Cares About More Than Just GPA and Test Scores
While your SAT or ACT scores and GPA are very important to your college admission chances, they’re not all schools care about. Lots of students score high on the tests or have a high GPA, but not all take the opportunity to do more. In addition to these two things, here’s what else a college …
Does College Admissions Really Look At Your Social Media?
Whether or not college admissions really look at applicants’ social media has been the subject of debate for a while. According to a recent Kaplan survey, 68% of admissions officers say that viewing a prospective student’s social media pages is “fair game.” The profiles are public, after all, and reviewing social media can reveal just …
MYTH: ACT / SAT Questions Are Ordered By Difficulty
With many tests, questions are generally ordered from easiest to most difficult. It’s easy to make the assumption that the ACT and SAT would be similar, but that’s not necessarily the case with these entrance exams. Randomized Questions For the most part, the ACT and SAT questions fall in a randomized level of difficulty. You …
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