ACT & SAT

ACT / SAT Pro Tip: Study Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Although you’re studying hard for both the ACT and SAT (or just one) and have a list of vocabulary words to review before the test date, it’s near impossible to know all the words that could be included on the test. So what do you do if you run into completely unfamiliar words? You take …

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Interesting Stats About the FAFSA

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 1, 2023

You hear it time and time again during your senior year of high school: Complete your FAFSA! Your teachers and career advisors are not saying this idly. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Completing this application gives you access to multiple types of federal and institutional financial aid that could help lower …

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Pros and Cons of Large Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You may be leaning towards wanting to attend a large college versus a small college or vice versa. It helps to know the pros and cons of each! Here are some of the benefits and less beneficial aspects of attending large colleges. 2023 RANKINGS: VIEW TOP 25 LARGE COLLEGES Pro: More extracurricular opportunities Larger colleges …

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3 Important Things Freshmen Learn in Their First Semester of College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

There will undoubtedly be plenty of “lessons” for you to learn at college, even outside the classroom. Some come as you get older, but there are actually a few that you’ll even discover in your first semester of college. Here’s a head start on three of those. The laundry room may be a battleground It …

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How to Balance College Cost With Value

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you worried about going into debt to attend college? You’re absolutely not alone. Thousands of students fret over this and some even skip college out of fear of debt. However, there are ways to help you look at cost versus value when it comes to your education. Cost vs. Value When it comes to …

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The Difference Between Private and Public College Visits

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

As it creeps closer to the application due dates, you may be planning some college visits to make sure you want to apply. This is a great idea and very highly recommended. It gives you an idea of what the town, campus, and students are like. If you’re planning trips to private and public colleges …

ACT & SAT

FAQs about the ACT / SAT

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You may have quite a few questions when it comes to the ACT or SAT. Below are some of the more frequently asked ones. How do I register for the SAT or ACT? You can register online for both the SAT or ACT. For the SAT, you have to make an account on College Board. …

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Bad Reasons to Select a College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you start applying to schools or your acceptance letters come in, you may have to make a choice between colleges. There will be aspects of your life that may influence your decision, and not all of them will be beneficial to you and your future. Need some help selecting a college? Here are a …

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Best Colleges for Students Interested in Dinosaurs (Paleontology)

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Following a career studying dinosaurs isn’t exactly easy, but it can be extremely rewarding if it is your passion. An undergraduate degree is only scratching the surface but your path to becoming a paleontologist definitely starts there. It’s important to note that paleontology isn’t simply about dinosaurs; it includes everything in the history of the …