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ACT & SAT

History of the SAT

The SAT is such a normal occurrence for high school seniors and incoming college freshman, that many don’t think about the roots of the test today. It’s actually less than a 100 years old. Here’s how the SAT become one of the most used standardized tests across the United States. Early Beginnings In the 1900’s, …
PreACT stands for Preliminary ACT.
ACT & SAT

Who Can Take the PreACT?

In March of 2016, ACT announced that it had devised a new test aimed at 10th-grade students to help them prepare for the ACT their following year. This test, aptly called the PreACT, or Preliminary ACT, follows the same format as the full ACT: The two tests are scored the same way, they follow the …
Why are there college application fees?
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Do College Applications Cost Money?

Many college applications do cost some amount of money. However, the fee, if any depends on the school. Some colleges and universities in the United States can charge over $75 to apply to the school while others completely waive the fee, inviting students to apply free of charge. But this college application fee is only …
Who takes the PSAT?
ACT & SAT

PSAT Guide: Who Is Eligible, Test Taking Tips, and More

Key Takeaways: The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), is a test administered by the College Board with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Usually taken by high school juniors, it tests students on reading, writing, and math. Students who score high on the PSAT could qualify to win the National Merit Scholarship. While some students …
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college applications

Understanding the Different College Application Deadlines

Submitting your application within the deadline is the single most important part of the admissions process. Taking the time to put together an outstanding application, complete with a brilliant personal essay and impressive recommendation letters is futile if you don’t send your application in on time. Very few colleges, if any, will even bother to …
Here are three more myths about college admissions.
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3 MORE College Admission Myths

There are far too many college admissions myths doing the rounds. Unfortunately, they send many students in the wrong direction. Spending too much time doing things that do not matter means less time doing things that do matter. Below are some myths about college admissions that are just that and nothing more. Myth #1 – …
Here are some tips on trying to appeal an admission decision.
college admissions

How to Appeal a College Rejection

Receiving admission rejections can be a tough blow, more so if you are very keen on attending that particular school or if it was your top-choice college. It can be frustrating because you know you meet all the college’s admission requirements and more. You’ve gone to great lengths to put together an outstanding application that …
Ivy League schools are incredibly hard to get into
college applications

Things You Need for Your Ivy League Application

Do you dream of applying to an Ivy League School?  Studying in these prestigious schools is the ultimate dream for many students, and while getting accepted is not impossible, these colleges do ask for a lot. They look for the best of the best, which means your application has to be super-impressive in all respects. …

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