ACT & SAT

7 Steps to Help Improve Your ACT Score

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on January 13, 2025

If your ACT score is lower than you expected, even after you studied and took practice exams, you might feel a little discouraged. However, if you sat for the test sooner rather than later there is plenty of time (and chances) to improve your ACT score. Even if you don’t get reach your dream school’s …

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What is a Good PSAT Score?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on September 24, 2024

A “good” PSAT score is usually in the 75th percentile, or 1075 to 1130 in recent years. Often seen as the “practice SAT,” the PSAT lays the groundwork for your SAT prep, helping you better understand where you are and where you want to be. However, score in the 99th percentile and you could actually …

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How to Improve SAT Scores: A 10 Step Guide

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Getting high scores on the SAT is important. The higher your score, the better your chances of getting into more competitive colleges and qualifying for certain scholarship opportunities. The key to opening these doors is knowing how to improve SAT scores. Before taking the test the first time, you may have known the theory on …

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The Common Application: Should You Use It?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 14, 2023

Working on college applications can be a daunting process. It’s your senior year of high school and you have a lot on your mind (mainly the future) not to mention all the social events taking place. And we all have those relatives–every time you’re at a family gathering it’s “where are you going to college …

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What If I Can’t Afford the College Application Fee?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on September 22, 2025

Key Takeaways: College applications can cost anywhere from $0 to $100 each, but many students pay around $50 per application. Students may qualify for college application fee waivers by demonstrating financial need. If you’re not eligible for waivers, you can save money by applying to schools with free or low-cost applications. One college application at …

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What to Do If You Can’t Afford to Take the ACT or SAT

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

One thing that comes as a shock to many students is that it costs money to take the ACT or SAT and some students can’t afford it. In fact–it’s not cheap. It costs about $30-50 to take either test, depending on whether or not you include the optional writing portion. Plus, there are extra fees …

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How To Choose an Online Business Degree (BBA) Program

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

Online business degrees have become incredibly popular over the past few years. This can be attributed to a multitude of factors, but one of the most common reasons we hear from students is that they enjoy having the flexibility of scheduling online classes around their work and personal lives. With so many different options available …

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How is the New 2016 SAT scored?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

The score of your SAT test is a pretty big deal, and since college admittance chances, scholarships, and future job or internship possibilities can all be linked to how well you do, it’s important to understand just what that number means. Here we’ll break down just how the SAT is scored. What does your score mean? Well, …

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Online Masters of Education Programs: What To Look For & What To Avoid

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

With hundreds of different choices when it comes to choosing a Masters of Education online programs, it is pretty easy to get overwhelmed. There are so many questions to answer: What will you specialize in? How do you know that the program is legit? Are you getting your money’s worth? Where do you even begin?! …

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Do Colleges Prefer ACT or SAT? Which is More Popular?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re hoping to apply to college, you may be trying to decide which standardized test to take: the ACT vs. SAT. It will please you to hear that colleges do not prefer the SAT over the ACT or vice versa. We’ll cover the myth that the SAT is preferred over the ACT, as well …