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Online MBA vs. Traditional MBA: What’s the Difference?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

MBAs are in high demand–for good reason. These graduate-level business degrees can lead to tens of thousands of dollars per year in additional income, open up all kinds of new career opportunities, and position graduates for success at some of the nation’s top companies and firms. Unfortunately, many people find themselves in a conundrum: Obtaining …

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Who Should Get a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 5, 2023

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the most popular graduate-level degrees and can play a pivotal role in many potential career paths. So, why get an MBA? For some, it may mean the difference between “grunt” work and making it into management. For others, it may provide the knowledge and confidence to …

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7 Steps to Help Improve Your ACT Score

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on January 13, 2025

If your ACT score is lower than you expected, even after you studied and took practice exams, you might feel a little discouraged. However, if you sat for the test sooner rather than later there is plenty of time (and chances) to improve your ACT score. Even if you don’t get reach your dream school’s …

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What is a Good PSAT Score?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on September 24, 2024

A “good” PSAT score is usually in the 75th percentile, or 1075 to 1130 in recent years. Often seen as the “practice SAT,” the PSAT lays the groundwork for your SAT prep, helping you better understand where you are and where you want to be. However, score in the 99th percentile and you could actually …

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How to Improve SAT Scores: A 10 Step Guide

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Getting high scores on the SAT is important. The higher your score, the better your chances of getting into more competitive colleges and qualifying for certain scholarship opportunities. The key to opening these doors is knowing how to improve SAT scores. Before taking the test the first time, you may have known the theory on …

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The Common Application: Should You Use It?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 14, 2023

Working on college applications can be a daunting process. It’s your senior year of high school and you have a lot on your mind (mainly the future) not to mention all the social events taking place. And we all have those relatives–every time you’re at a family gathering it’s “where are you going to college …

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Applying for College: What if I Can’t Afford the Application Fee?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

Not only is the college application process extremely stressful, but it can also be ridiculously expensive. Expense 1: You have to pay to take the ACT and/or SAT. What to do if you can’t afford to take the ACT or SAT? Expense 2: Then you need to actually do a college visit, because that’s a …

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What to Do If You Can’t Afford to Take the ACT or SAT

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

One thing that comes as a shock to many students is that it costs money to take the ACT or SAT and some students can’t afford it. In fact–it’s not cheap. It costs about $30-50 to take either test, depending on whether or not you include the optional writing portion. Plus, there are extra fees …

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How To Choose an Online Business Degree (BBA) Program

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

Online business degrees have become incredibly popular over the past few years. This can be attributed to a multitude of factors, but one of the most common reasons we hear from students is that they enjoy having the flexibility of scheduling online classes around their work and personal lives. With so many different options available …

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How is the New 2016 SAT scored?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

The score of your SAT test is a pretty big deal, and since college admittance chances, scholarships, and future job or internship possibilities can all be linked to how well you do, it’s important to understand just what that number means. Here we’ll break down just how the SAT is scored. What does your score mean? Well, …