Your freshman orientation will most likely have a LOT going on, from meeting your roommate for the first time to first semester course selection. But you may have heard quite a few myths about this event at the same time. Here are a few of those debunked. Myth: Parents Aren’t Allowed At Orientation This “myth” …
Myth: If I Have a Good GPA, The ACT And SAT Will Be Easy
Think you don’t have to prepare for the ACT or the SAT because you have good grades or a high GPA? You may want to rethink that strategy. Having a good GPA isn’t an indicator of how well you’ll do on the ACT or SAT. Here’s why: The Tests Test Differently The ACT or the …
Myth: If I Have A Low ACT / SAT Score I’ll Never Get Into My Dream School
Your ACT/SAT score is only one of many factors that are used to assess your college application. A low ACT/SAT score decreases your acceptance odds. However, don’t rule it out completely. Colleges look at other factors, which means students can compensate their lower ACT/SAT scores in other ways. You can still get into your dream school. …
More Myths About the SAT
Plenty of myths circulate around the SAT and you’ve probably have heard a few as you’re preparing for your test date. Believing these myths can actually be detrimental to your final SAT score as well as your college applications. Here are just three you may have heard during high school. Myth: The PSAT Isn’t Important …
Myths and Truths About the ACT and SAT
The ACT and SAT are very important parts of the college admissions process. However, that also means there are some ACT and SAT myths being spread. The time and preparation you spend on preparing for standardized tests will affect your future. Schools take ACT and SAT test results very seriously. Colleges receive enormous numbers of …
Myth: You Should Take Both the ACT and SAT
You may be wondering, “should I take the SAT or ACT, or even both?” Some people believe the key to increasing their acceptance odds is by taking both the ACT and SAT. Let’s take a look at why that is, and why it’s not true. East and West Coast Schools Prefer the SAT, the Midwest …
Myth: Taking Both the ACT and SAT Will Double My Success Rate
“Jack of all trades, master of none, though oftentimes better than master one.” It’s a quote that speaks to being well-rounded, the value of having many skills and not focusing on one expertise. When it comes to the ACT and SAT, however, it might be better just take one. There’s a reason why taking both …
Myth: Asking For Financial Aid Automatically Lowers Your Acceptance Odds
Many students are afraid that asking for financial aid automatically lowers their acceptance odds. Colleges understand that most students require aid to pay for tuition. However, when it comes to financial aid, there are two types of colleges, ‘need-blind’ and ‘need-aware’. Need Blind vs Need Aware Need blind colleges do not take financial need into …
Myth: Round Yourself Out To Boost Odds of College Acceptance
Are you running yourself ragged joining every activity you can so you can round yourself out and fit the definition of a well-rounded student to boost your chances of getting accepted into a good college? The Well-Rounded Student Myth It may be time to take a step back. The term ‘well-rounded’ has been over-used and …
Myth: The More Selective a School is, The Better
Each college has a different percentage of students they admit. Some colleges only accept a few applicants, others accept the vast majority. However, exclusivity always gives off the feeling of “best.” Not everyone can get in, so selective colleges are better. Right? College Fit is More Important than Selectivity Selective colleges are not automatically a …