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When to Refinance Your Student Loans: 5 Signs Now Is the Time

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many students go through similar experiences with their student loans. When you’re in college, it all seems like some sort of distant reality. You know you’re accumulating student loan debt, but you haven’t considered how much you’ll ultimately owe, or what the payments will look like. Understandably so, because school is your main focus. But, …

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Student Loan Refinancing 101: 5 Steps to Start Refinancing Your Student Loans

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re like most students thinking about student loan refinance, then you’re probably feeling a whole lot of anxiety. You know that you could save money by refinancing (maybe?) but trying to unravel the process is like untangling your headphones after you’ve carried them around in your backpack all day. Consolidation? Refinance? Income-based repayment? What’s …

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ACT Reading Test Prep: What You Need to Know to Crush It

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Students reading this guide to test prep for the ACT Reading portion are probably asking themselves (either literally or rhetorically), “How the heck do you study for a reading test?” Of course, this is a common issue. Many students struggle with how to properly prep for the ACT Reading section. Should students just read more to prepare? …

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ACT English Test Prep: What You Need to Know to Crush It

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

The ACT English portion will test your reading and writing abilities. Students will be asked to read and make corrections to a number of passages. Sometimes no changes will be needed, other times there will be subtle grammatical or syntax errors that need to be addressed. When preparing for this portion of the test, it’s important to …

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ACT Science Test Prep: Key Concepts You Need to Know

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

The ACT science section can be an interesting test of skills for students. While some may expect that it’s focused on the specifics, like the bones you learned in Biology or the elements you learned in Chemistry–and there is some of that–the bulk of the science section is actually focused on applying scientific thinking and scientific principals to …

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ACT Section Guide – Format, Timing, Topics, Scoring, and Tips

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Preparing for the ACT can be a stressful time. After all, there are a lot of things to consider (such as what average ACT scores are) and there may be a lot riding on your ACT score! But take a few deep breaths. Use this ACT format and section guide to help you prepare for …

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Average ACT Scores – What Does the Average Student Score on the ACT?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many students wonder about average ACT scores–but, what does that mean, exactly? The answer can really take two distinct forms. First, there is the question of what an “average” ACT score might be for all students. In this case, students generally just want to know how their score compares to everyone else who took the …

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SAT Score Percentiles and Rankings: What’s Good

By Tyler HakesLast updated on March 28, 2023

The answer to “What is a good SAT score?” isn’t always straightforward. There is no single answer; it depends on what you mean and your own goals! One way to define “good” is to see how your score compares to your peers and other students at the colleges you’re hoping to attend. Many schools will …

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Online Finance Degrees – Compare Online Finance Programs

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Students studying finance can quickly find themselves an indispensable asset to the company they work for–whether large or small. A great way to study finance and get a finance degree is through online finance programs. In a nut shell, finance degrees focus on the study of how best to manage, allocate, and use capital–money–to make a …