How important is it to get a 4.0 GPA? Ask a class of high school students this question and you’ll be surprised at the varied answers you’ll get. Many students are under the notion that their GPA is the only thing that matters for admissions and scholarships. Only very few students understand the role GPA …
Myth: Applying To A College Is All The Demonstrated Interest I Need To Show
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
If you’re a high school student planning on going to college, you know you need to take either the ACT or SAT. Most colleges accept either the ACT or SAT, so that’s good. But you may be wondering “Is the ACT easier than the SAT?” It’s actually a common misconception that the ACT test is …
Myth: The PSAT Is Just A “Practice” SAT
Many automatically presume that the ‘P’ in PSAT stands for ‘Practice’. Unfortunately, this misconception about the PSAT being a practice test 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 …
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
Do colleges look at middle school grades? 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 …
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 …