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Myths about College Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Selecting a college major can be both a rewarding and confusing enterprise. Majors can range from general to niche. You can double major, switch majors, select a specialization within your major. But with all these options available, misconceptions and myths can muddy the water. Here are a few common myths about college majors: I have …

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Who Can Qualify for Federal Student Financial Aid?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Did you know the biggest sponsor of scholarships and grants is actually the federal government? Or that they offer student loans with adaptable repayment plans? In fact, utilizing the government’s student aid is one of the best ways to help pay for college! Their student aid programs include grants, work-study funds, and student loans. But …

ACT & SAT

When to Guess an Answer on the ACT / SAT

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Takers of the ACT may have heard “It’s ok to guess” during their preparation. When to guess on the ACT On the ACT there is no penalty for a wrong answer, so students are encouraged to guess if they aren’t certain on the answer. Wrong answers don’t take away points you’ve already earned, they simply …

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6 Bizarre (but REAL) College Application Essay Questions!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whoever said writing an essay had to be boring? Sure, you’ll get your fair share of standard questions like “Why do you want to attend this college” or “Who is someone you admire”, but some applications might ask you to write about more…interesting topics. Here are 6 bizarre college essay questions and prompts, that were …

ACT & SAT

Different Ways to Study for the ACT / SAT

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There is no shortage of resources available to students who wish to prepare for their upcoming college entrance exams—the ACT and SAT. Different students respond to different methods, and so there are a variety of ways to study up for the tests. Read on to discover just a few different ways to study. In-Person Review …

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What Does “Co-Signing” a Loan Mean?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

When applying for a student loan, many lenders ask students to have a co-signer for co-signing a loan. What is a co-signer? A co-signer shares the responsibility with the student to ensure timely repayments. Essentially, if the student who is taking out the loan can not—for whatever reason—repay, it’s up to the co-signer to do …

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What Is the Most Important Factor in Your College Application?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There is a lot of pressure put on various things that go into an application, but which is the most important factor? GPA? Test scores? Class rank? Academic honors? Work experience? Extracurricular? What is the most important factor? The truth is: all of them. Not as cut and dry as you hoped? Some students want …

ACT & SAT

Why You Should Take The Optional Writing Test on the ACT / SAT

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Not too long ago, the essay portion of the SAT was mandatory, but now—like the ACT—it’s optional. Some students are hesitant to take the writing tests—it’s additional time, effort, and money, so why bother with an optional writing test? Well, there are many benefits you can earn if you do well! Colleges May Require the …

ACT & SAT

Avoid These ACT/SAT Exam Day Mistakes

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to taking either the ACT or the SAT (or both), you should take advantage of every kind of preparation. Studying, taking practice tests, and attending review sessions are a few excellent ways to prepare, but there are other, subtler things that can also help—especially when it comes to the big day itself. …