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February 12, 2025

Upcoming Change for the ACT: What You Should Know

Last year, the ACT announced new changes to the ACT Test. These changes are sweeping, some of the most significant that the ACT has had in recent memory. It comes on the heels of recent changes to the SAT to make the test more accessible for modern students. These updates can be confusing and overwhelming. […]

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SAT vs ACT – Key Differences & Which to Take

July 10, 2023

SAT vs ACT – Key Differences & Which to Take

Updated Dec 20th, 2024 If you are a high school student planning for college, you surely have heard about the SAT and ACT standardized tests. But which one should you decide to take? How do you decide which test is the better fit for you? The SAT and ACT are the two primary standardized tests […]

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Making the Most of A Campus Visit This Summer

June 21, 2023

Making the Most of A Campus Visit This Summer

The summer is a time of relaxation and fun. Without the busyness brought by school, clubs, and other activities, it can be a time to catch up on important tasks or explore new places. One kind of place that many students explore during the summer are college campuses. Without having to worry about missing class […]

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The Digital SAT: Frequently Asked Questions

May 12, 2023

The Digital SAT: Frequently Asked Questions

Last year, the College Board announced a major change to the SAT, one standardized test used for college admissions at most US colleges and universities. After several small tests around the country, the SAT would go digital. Of course, this change has invited questions from students and parents about the process and how this might […]

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What’s a Good SAT Score?

April 27, 2023

What’s a Good SAT Score?

The SAT is a crucial part of the college application process, but it can be challenging to determine what a “good” score is for the SAT with how the scoring is set up. With so much weight placed on this standardized test, it’s important to understand how scores are calculated and what they mean for […]

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New FAFSA Delayed for 2023: What to Know

March 28, 2023

New FAFSA Delayed for 2023: What to Know

New FAFSA Delayed for 2023: What to Know The Department of Education announced this month that the release of this year’s Free Application for Federal Student aid—better known as the FAFSA—has been delayed. This will impact the high school Class of 2024 and current college students. While this announcement might confuse many who are applying […]

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<strong>Accepted to College, Now What?</strong>

March 10, 2023

Accepted to College, Now What?

Three Tips on How to Make a College Decision Getting accepted into college can be exciting. After months of writing essays, sitting for interviews, and filling in the Common App, it can be nice to relax, knowing you have a place to go in a few months. But for many, the problem can be having […]

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<strong>College Course Selection: How to Choose the Best Classes</strong>

February 8, 2023

College Course Selection: How to Choose the Best Classes

Every student knows the dread that comes with enrolling for new classes. There’s the hassle of trying to figure out which classes match graduation requirements and which classes a person’s friends are in. Then there’s the baggage that comes with preparing for college. Which classes are going to look best on an application? Is it […]

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It’s All About the Money: Understanding Types of College Scholarships

January 19, 2023

It’s All About the Money: Understanding Types of College Scholarships

College is expensive—that much is obvious. According to the Education Data Initiative, the average cost for a student to go to a four-year college out of state is $43,421 per year. And each year the cost of tuition for public and private colleges goes up. Types of Scholarships for College Students Faced with these mounting […]

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Tips from a student about campus tours

January 8, 2023

Tips from a student about campus tours

Last spring, I decided to spend my spring break visiting my top universities for college tours. This was unexpected for many people who told me that I had time to visit colleges. After encouragement from my college planner and parents, though, I flew down to Washington, DC and visited American University, George Washington University, and […]

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