Applying to a college may tell them that you are interested in attending their institution but it does not tell them much about your ‘level of interest’. That’s where demonstrated interest comes in. Colleges are well aware that every student will have created their own shortlist of colleges to apply to. Moreover, each student will …
Myths about the PSAT
The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, has a lot of myths attached to it. You may have heard that your PSAT scores aren’t important or the PSAT isn’t worth your time, but that’s not true! Which of these three myths have you heard before? Myth: The PSAT is Just a Practice Test The PSAT is not …
Myth: You Should NEVER Guess on the SAT
You may have heard to “never guess on the SAT,” especially from your parents or older friends or relatives. However, that is actually not true (anymore)! Here’s a rundown of what that means for you and why guessing may actually help earn you the highest SAT score: No Points Are Deducted for Wrong Answers In …
Myth: A College with a High Acceptance Rate Must Not Be Good
College acceptance rates are a helpful tool in understanding how competitive a college is. However, many people equate the acceptance rate to the quality of the school, and that can spread misconception. In fact, a college and the experiences students have there are entirely subjective. A college that is good for you may not be good …
Myth: The ACT is Easier than the SAT
Most colleges accept either the ACT or SAT, so you may be wondering “Is the ACT easier than the SAT?” It’s actually a common myth that the ACT is easier than the SAT. In fact, the answer isn’t cut and dry. Here’s what you need to know about the standardized tests. Is the ACT Test …
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 …
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 …
Myth: Middle School Doesn’t “Count” For College Admissions
A lot of students believe that only what they did in high school matters to their college application, and that’s not necessarily the case. A lot of what you did in middle school may actually have an effect on your life, high school grades, and overall application. The college isn’t going to look at the …
Myth: I Should Take as Many SAT Subject Tests as Possible
The SAT Subject Tests are additional standardized tests that focus on a specific subject, not covered by the standard SAT. Many students take these subject tests as a way to increase their acceptance odds, or to make placements in a certain college’s academic programs. It may sound like a good idea, then, to take as …
Myths About College Orientation
Your orientation will most likely have a LOT going on, from overnight dorm stays 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” absolutely depends on the school. …