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Understanding Your SAT Scores

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s a certain anxiety in the air after you’ve taken your SAT. You now have to wait for your SAT scores and wonder how well you did. Once they arrive though, do you understand what they mean? Here’s a quick rundown on how to read your results: Overall Score  The SAT was recently revamped in …

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Myths about Transferring Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Transferring colleges can be a stressful time as you make sure you have everything you need to make the major change. There are a lot of myths surrounding the transfer though, so here are some things you need to know. Myth: My Credits Won’t Transfer  While the myth of “My credits won’t transfer” has some …

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Benefits of Taking Both the PreACT and the PSAT

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Why take the PSAT and the PreACT? When you’re in your sophomore and junior years, you may be starting to decide whether you’ll be taking the SAT or the ACT for your college applications. This should also be the time you’re signing up for the prep exams: the PreACT and the PSAT. While many students …

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What is the TOEFL?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you live in the United States or another English majority speaking country, it’s quite possible you’ve never heard of the TOEFL. It stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. However, if English wasn’t your first language, you may have to take it to attend a college in another country. Here are the …

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How to Improve Your GPA!

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Improving your GPA should be a goal whether you’re in high school or college, a freshman or a senior. A high GPA will look excellent on both a college application and a resume. Here are some steps you can take to improve your GPA: Set Aside Time To Study Studying before a test is a …

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Myths About Community Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Community colleges aren’t a top choice for many high school students or college-oriented adults. However, they should be considered as an option more than they are. They have a number of careers and educational benefits and are often undervalued. Here are a few myths that surround community colleges: Community College is Not A Good Choice …

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What is the PreACT Test and How Best to Study for It

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 19, 2024

Key Takeaways: The PreACT is a practice and preliminary test offered by the ACT that helps students prepare for the ACT exam. As of 2024, the test covers the same subjects as the ACT: English, Math, Reading, and Science. The PreACT is designed for high school sophomores, but there are exams available for other students. …

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Can A Scholarship Expire?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When applying for a scholarship (or after you’ve been awarded one), it’s important to understand how their specific terms and how they work. One question you might be asking yourself is “Can they expire?” Here’s what you need to know about expiration dates and your scholarship: Can They Expire? Some students who win scholarships wonder …

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Your Ultimate Guide the GED and How it Can Work for You

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 12, 2025

GED is an abbreviation for General Education Development Test, an alternative to the high school diploma. Students who pass this test receive a state GED diploma, which is accepted by 98% of colleges in the USA. Students who cannot or do not wish to continue their high school education for any reason, can take the …