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What is a good PSAT score and how do you achieve a good score?
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What is a Good PSAT Score?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Much more than just a (new and improved test with new PSAT scores) practice test, the PSAT is also a qualifier for the National Merit Scholarships–an academic competition. Your score on the PSAT can act as an indicator as to what kind of score you’ll receive on the SAT or ACT, as well as potentially …
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How to Improve SAT Scores: A 10 Step Guide

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Getting high scores on the SAT is important. The higher your score, the better your chances of getting into more competitive colleges and qualifying for certain scholarship opportunities. The key to opening these doors is knowing how to improve SAT scores. Before taking the test the first time, you may have known the theory on …
Should you use the Common Application when applying to colleges
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The Common Application: Should You Use It?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 14, 2023
Working on college applications can be a daunting process. It’s your senior year of high school and you have a lot on your mind (mainly the future) not to mention all the social events taking place. And we all have those relatives–every time you’re at a family gathering it’s “where are you going to college …
What can you do if you can't afford the ACT or SAT
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What to Do If You Can’t Afford to Take the ACT or SAT

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
One thing that comes as a shock to many students is that it costs money to take the ACT or SAT and some students can’t afford it. In fact–it’s not cheap. It costs about $30-50 to take either test, depending on whether or not you include the optional writing portion. Plus, there are extra fees …
Here's how to choose the best online business degree program.
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How To Choose an Online Business Degree (BBA) Program

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Online business degrees have become incredibly popular over the past few years. This can be attributed to a multitude of factors, but one of the most common reasons we hear from students is that they enjoy having the flexibility of scheduling online classes around their work and personal lives. With so many different options available …
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How is the New 2016 SAT scored?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
The score of your SAT test is a pretty big deal, and since college admittance chances, scholarships, and future job or internship possibilities can all be linked to how well you do, it’s important to understand just what that number means. Here we’ll break down just how the SAT is scored. What does your score mean? Well, …
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How The ACT Is Scored

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
The ACT standardized test is often lauded for providing to prospective college students an alternative to the traditional SAT, a test that has been infamous in culture for decades for its longevity and supposed difficulty. Originally standing for “American College Test,” the ACT now goes only by its acronym and sets itself up as a …
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Do Colleges Prefer ACT or SAT? Which is More Popular?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re hoping to apply to college, you may be trying to decide which standardized test to take: the ACT vs. SAT. It will please you to hear that colleges do not prefer the SAT over the ACT or vice versa. We’ll cover the myth that the SAT is preferred over the ACT, as well …