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If you live in the United States or another English majority speaking country, it’s quite possible you’ve never heard of the TOEFL. It stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. However, if English wasn’t your first language, you may have to take it to attend a college in another country. Here are the …

We’ve discussed some of the pros and cons of taking both ACT and SAT. Recent statistics show that many high school students—especially those applying to more exclusive schools—are taking both tests. But statistics cannot make a decision for you, especially when it is not necessary to take both standardized tests. Here are some questions you …

What is a GED? A GED, also known as the General Educational Development or General Education Diploma, is an alternative to a high school diploma. However, before deciding to take it in place of earning your diploma, there are some things you need to know. What Exactly Is The GED? A GED is for people …

Students who have learned English as a second language might find the ACT and SAT tests to be intimidating since they rely pretty heavily on written English—particularly when it comes to the Reading, Writing, and Verbal sections. So is there a way an ESL or bilingual student could take the test in a language besides …

The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, allows students to prep for the SAT while also qualifying for scholarships and recognition from the National Merit Program. Here’s a quick rundown of the Pre ACT test and what you can expect after you complete it in regards to scholarships. No Direct Scholarships  Unlike the PSAT, the PreACT does …

Receiving a bad grade on a test can be a bummer. Receiving bad grades on report cards, especially in high school, can have lasting effects on the future of your education. Too many and you could lose out on getting into your dream school and your options can be limited. And for some schools, even …

Most colleges in the US require students to pay college application fees. With an average of around $40 to $50, the cost of applying to multiple schools can quickly add up. This can pinch your pocket real hard especially when you are already exploring loan options to cover your tuition. So why exactly do colleges …

After you’ve provided an application with all of the requested materials—high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores, honors, and awards, etc.—you might find a little section that says “Additional Materials”. If the option is there, it must mean you should send something, right? Should you send additional materials? Not necessarily. If possible, it’s best to show your …

A lot of time and effort goes into crafting an application, as well as studying to improve GPA and ACT / SAT scores to go with it. It also takes time to write a really good college application essay. So wouldn’t it be ideal to reuse one essay on multiple college applications to save time? …

Oh, how times have changed. Gone are the days where you’d have to drive to a Blockbuster to rent a VHS tape; now is the time of instant streaming! Some people lament about the loss of traditions or forgotten ways of doing things, while others praise the rise of the internet and technologies that make …