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How do you show that you're the right fit for a college?
college admissions

3 Ways To Show College Admissions You’re the Right Fit

College admissions have become highly competitive. An increasing number of high school students are applying to college and many of them have outstanding grades and test scores. That has, in fact, become the baseline for college applications. You need to have good grades and high test scores just to be considered for the interview. But …
Don't leave your answers blank!
ACT & SAT

Pro Tip: NEVER Leave an Answer Blank on the ACT/SAT

If your SAT or ACT exam is coming up, we’re sure you’re studying hard! By this time, you’ve heard quite a few test-taking tips regarding each of them, which may have included “never leave an answer blank”. Here is how you should approach more difficult questions and why you should never leave them blank. Skip …
Registering for freshman classes can be exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming
questions & answers

Do You Sign Up For Freshman Classes At Orientation?

Registering for freshman classes can be both exciting and challenging. Some students find it simply overwhelming to navigate their way through all of the classes offered and make a decision. Fortunately, most colleges organize the orientation in a way that makes it easier for new students to make informed decisions and sign up for freshman …
sat and act test
ACT & SAT

4 Tips for Managing Test Anxiety DURING the ACT/SAT

No one has ever said that the ACT and SAT are not stressful. Beyond the weeks of studying, attending refresher classes, taking practice tests, and listening to ACT/SAT myths—there’s also a lot riding on your test scores. Scholarship opportunities, college acceptance odds, future job and internship prospects. To say that the ACT and SAT is …
Student sitting at her dorm desk typing an essay on her Macbook.
college applications

Application Essays That Got Students Into Their Dream Colleges and Why They Work

Key Takeaway: The most successful college essays aren’t always about big accomplishments—they work because they’re honest, personal, and show you how to think and grow. Even everyday topics can help students get accepted into top schools when they’re written from the heart. Choosing a college essay can be one of the hardest parts of the …
Here are some online higher education trends to know about.
online colleges

5 Exciting Trends in Online Higher Education for 2017

The internet has unlocked amazing doors of opportunity for the world. One such opportunity was making knowledge accessible for communities that were previously isolated. According to the research report by the Babson Survey Research Group, there were around 5.8 million students who participated in some form of long-distance learning in 2014. This figure is continuously rising …
Students should use their extra time to go over any skipped questions.
ACT & SAT

What to do with Extra Time on the ACT/SAT

During your SAT or ACT, you may complete a section, look down at your watch, and realize you have a few minutes or more before time is up. Here are a few things you should be doing with that precious time. Go Over Questions You Skipped If a question proved too difficult during your initial …
What are some things not to do at college orientation?
college admissions

What NOT To Do at College Orientation

If you’re heading to college this fall, you will most likely have an orientation coming up this summer. Your future school will tell you what to expect, such as what events are planned, what placement tests you need to take, and more. However, there are things you should not do at college orientation. Do Not …

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