3 More Tips for Choosing What College to Attend
Congrats! You got into college. But you can’t decide which one to enroll in. Michael shares three tips for deciding which college to attend.
For Students
6 Strategies to AVOID When Studying for the SAT or ACT
We’ve identified six strategies students use that they think help them prepare for the test…but aren’t really as helpful as they believe and should be avoided. Today we are going to take a look at what students and parents often think they want or need in test prep and what actually works best for students.
How To Ask for a College Recommendation Letter
So how do you ask for a college recommendation letter both respectfully and authentically? It starts with cultivating real relationships with the adults in your life.
SAT vs ACT: Which is More Popular?
Once wildly more popular than the ACT, the SAT saw a big drop in market share in the mid 2000’s. Which test is more popular today?
ACT Adds 5 Test Dates in September and October
The ACT added new national test dates this September and October, bringing the total number of fall 2020 testing opportunities up to seven.
Going to College is Expensive. Not Going is More So.
At 46 years old, my wife and I still carry student loan debt, loans that only a year ago finally ebbed below $100,000. I’m not only alright with that, I’m grateful because those loans gave each of us careers as college professors, occupations that wouldn’t have been available to either of us without borrowing. Is …
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2020 College Decision Day: What Colleges Do Students Choose?
When it comes to even the most prestigious universities, students with multiple acceptance offers can only pick one school. If you’re stuck between two schools and willing to submit yourself to peer pressure to pick one, we have the perfect decider for you.
List of Colleges Going Test-Optional in 2021
Following the cancellation of the spring’s SAT and ACT tests due to COVID-19, a number of colleges across the nation (including the University of California) are going test-optional in 2021.
20 Books to Add to Your Spring Reading List
Did you know that reading is a great way to prepare for the ACT or SAT Reading section? Whatever your schedule looks like right now, consider picking up a fresh book from one of the 20 books below (including 12 that are also movies) and adding some reading-for-fun to your work-from-home schedule.
Homeschool Schedule for the SAT or ACT
Millions of students are home from school due to the coronavirus outbreak; you probably need a good homeschool schedule, and fast. Download one of these free, printable homeschool schedules for the ACT and SAT to keep your student on track through the end of the school year.