ACT & SAT

Preference of the ACT or SAT by State (Infographic)

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

The ACT and the SAT are the two largest college entrance exams in the country. Certain ACT / SAT scores can qualify students for scholarships and grants. Most colleges require students to submit their scores of one or the other in order to apply. There are a ton of interesting statistics about the entrance exam–did …

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4 Scholarships for Students in Mississippi

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Known as the “Hospitality” and “Magnolia” state, Mississippi is a place filled with American history. Home to over 30 colleges, many of them are also historic. Mississippi is a place as memorable as its namesake–the mighty Mississippi River. If you also happen to call this southern state home, take a look at these Mississippi scholarships. …

myths

5 Myths about College Campus Tours

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Touring a college campus is an integral part of the college selection process–it allows students and parents alike to get a feel for the layout, the atmosphere, and even the culture. But like many other elements of college, campus tours can be subject to myths, stereotypes, and misconceptions. Hopefully, we can clear some of those …

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5 FREE Apps and Sites to Increase Your Productivity!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whether you’re studying for the ACT/SAT, prepping for a final, writing an essay, or filling out scholarship applications, focus is important–but it’s so easy to get sidetracked. When you need to put your nose to the grindstone and really get work done, letting your mind wander or being distracted can really trip you up. Luckily …

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Time Management Hacks, Apps, and Sites! All for the price of FREE!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Time is a fickle thing, and there never seems to be enough of it. There are enough time-related phrases to make your head spin–“Running out of time”; “Just in the nick of time”; “On borrowed time”; “Race against time” and so on. In our busy day and age, everything is always go-go-go. Schedules are packed, …

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The Difference between Liberal Arts and the Humanities

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There is a bit of confusion when it comes to Liberal Arts and the Humanities. Sometimes they are used interchangeably, but that has led to misunderstanding and poor representation of what they are. So we’re going to break down the differences between these two types of study. The Humanities First off, the Humanities are a …

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4 Scholarships for Communications Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Communication makes the world go round. This highly diverse field of study can apply to any number of careers, companies, interests, and causes. Effectively communicating is the key to success, and nobody does it better than Communications majors. It also spans various mediums including print, digital, television, radio, and more. If you’re a Communications major …

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Inspirational Quotes about Education

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

These are the inspirational quotes about education to save for when you need some extra motivation. You can pin these wise words above your desk, make them your desktop background, or write them over and over again in your notes. Both high school and college are challenging points in our lives, and sometimes they can …

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What is Academic Rigor and Why is it So Important?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Simply put, rigor is the academic or intellectual challenge of a class. The more difficult the class, the more rigorous it is. More often than not, academic rigor does not refer to a single class, but a number of them within a student’s schedule. Rigor is more than just “how difficult a class is” however, …