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 Prefers the ACT Right off the bat—Colleges don’t prefer one test over the other. …
Myths
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 to be a master of one, than a jack …
Myth: Asking For Financial Aid Automatically Lowers Your Acceptance Odds
Colleges understand that most students require financial 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 consideration when assessing applications. In these colleges, the admissions office and …
Myth: I Should Round Myself Out, Rather Than Specialize In One Thing
Are you running yourself ragged joining every activity you can so you can fit the definition of a well-rounded student and 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 sometimes even taken out …
Myth: The More Selective A School, The Better It Is
Exclusivity always gives off the feeling of “best.” Not everyone can get in, so the more exclusive the better. Right? College Fit is More Important than Selectivity Just because a college is selective does not automatically make it a better choice for everyone. When it comes to colleges, one size does not fit all. A …
Myth: My Freshman Year Grades Don’t Matter
Many people assume that their senior and junior years are the only ones that really matter when it comes to college admissions, but that line of thinking could seriously hinder their acceptance odds. College Competition A few years ago, your freshman year grades may not have mattered all that much. But today, with the number …
Myth: If I’m Deferred From a School, I’ll Never Get In
Depending on how you look at it, getting deferred by a school could be a load off your mind or extremely frustrating. You haven’t been declined, yet you haven’t been accepted, putting you in a difficult spot. You may have heard the myth that you simply won’t get into the college after being deferred. However, …
Myth: There is an “Easier Testing Date” for the ACT/SAT
The myth of the “easiest testing date” for the ACT and SAT is so ingrained and so pervasive, people are still arguing about it. But where did the myth come from? And why has it stuck around so long? Origin of the Myth People love to swear by data, numbers, and studies. There were comparative …
Myth: If I Get Good Grades Easily, I Don’t Have to Study for the ACT/SAT
Some students in high school find they don’t have to study particularly hard to score well in a class. But that method can get them in trouble when it comes to the two big college entrance exams—the ACT and SAT. So even the most talented students should focus in and study up! A Different Kind …
Myth: If You Don’t Like Science, Avoid the ACT!
There are so many myths that surround the ACT and SAT it could make your head spin. Many myths directly relate to which test you should (supposedly) take. One of which, is that if you’re not good at science, you shouldn’t take the ACT. Origin of the Myth This misconception stems from the fact that …
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