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A good mindset can really help your study session. Tell yourself "I can and I will"
ACT & SAT

SAT Subject Tests: How Many Should You Take?

Each SAT subject test is an hour long, multiple choice test. In those 60 minutes you have the opportunity to show potential colleges/universities your strengths and interests.  YOU get to pick which of the 20 subject tests you want take. How many should you take? How do you choose? There are 3 big factors to consider …
You aren't the only person thinking about taking online classes.
online colleges

Thinking About Taking Online Classes? You’re Not Alone

One of the biggest changes in education has occurred over the last two decades with the rise of online learning. From the traditional 300-person lecture halls of modern academia to the ancient rituals held around the campfire by our distant ancestors, humans have, literally for centuries (or, as long as we have existed), learned through face-to-face teaching …
Are online degrees taken seriously?
online colleges

Are Online Degrees Taken Seriously? 3 Simple Strategies to Make Sure Yours Will Be

With every mention of online colleges, there seems to be an accompanying mention of diploma mills and lackluster online schools, programs, or classes. There’s an unfortunate stigma surrounding online degrees and colleges that comes from years of shady organizations offering degrees to just about anyone who would pay the price. There have been more and …
Here are some last minute test prep tips that can help you out.
ACT & SAT

5 Last Minute SAT/ACT Test Prep Tips

How much time should you spend on test prep for the ACT or SAT? The answer to that question depends on the type of learner you are and how you study best. Everyone has their own preferences and test prep strategies for studying. Some start studying weeks or months in advance, while others study the …
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ACT & SAT

5 Tips for Studying for the ACT/SAT During Spring Break

So you’ve decided to tackle studying for the ACT or SAT during spring break. Kudos to you! In an effort to prepare yourself for this feat, you’ve searched for a few tips to help you be successful–and here you are. So here they are: 1. Make a realistic schedule Set a goal for yourself, but …
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college admissions

Is Your Student a HYPSter? What It Takes to Get Into an Ivy League College

What the heck is a HYPSter? It’s part acronym, part tongue-in-cheek term, meaning the kind of student who is accepted and attends a highly selective college like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, etc.–in other words, students attending the top colleges in the country. Many students aspire to these colleges, but many aren’t able to attend. What …
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online colleges

7 Tips For Surviving Your Online Classes

Online classes and remote learning have become more and more popular in recent years and it is no surprise why. Students can fit one more class into a busy schedule, take a class at a community college for a lower tuition rate, or even get their entire degrees online. So figuring out how to survive …
Here are 12 tips for taking the SAT / ACT.
ACT & SAT

12 Tips for Students Taking the ACT/SAT

Most schools will ask you to submit scores from either the ACT or SAT as part of your application. Other schools are going away from using standardized test scores as part of your admissions profile. Make sure you check the requirements at the colleges you’re interested in applying to before deciding which test to take. …

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