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SAT Subject tests are based on curriculum you have in class. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of a particular subject. According to the College Board,Â
“The SAT Subject Tests offer you an additional opportunity to show colleges what you know and what you know you can do. Many coll...
Sports, clubs, academic competitions, music, work, social activism? Why do colleges care about how you spend your time outside of class? Your extracurricular activities are a reflection of your interests, your attitude, your work ethic, etc. Admission officers can learn a lot about you by your ac...
When you think about the “Perfect College” what comes to mind? Bucolic hills, palm trees, or urban energy? Classes with 12 students or with 120? Going to a football game, a political debate, an art show – all of the above? How do you know which college is perfect? You need to know what is impor...
You are on your way! You’ve got your college list finalized, common app essay completed, recommendations requested, and with applications around the corner you’ll soon be finished the college application process. These 5 tips will help you stay organized and on track.  Â
- Set up Application Plan...
How do you measure your chances of admission for any given college? This is based on several factors. Some factors are more objectively measurable in the college application process than others. The easily measured factors include:Â
- Your GPAÂ
- Your test scores on ACT, SAT, Subject Tests and AP ...
Do you know your high school counselor? Maybe you’ve met with them to sign up for classes or to make a schedule change. Or maybe not. Depending on your school, your counselor may could be responsible for 30 students or 300+ students so some counselors are more accessible than others. Regardless,...
Your eligibility for financial aid will be based on the calendar year starting in January of your junior year.  Now is the time to learn what information you and your parents will need in order to file a FAFSA. Â
What is the FAFSA?Â
The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form st...
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 You are signed up and ready to take the ACT or SAT test! Here are 5 test day tips to help you ace the test by starting off on the right foot. Have everything you need ready when you leave to take your test on a Saturday morning. 5 Test Day Tips 1) Get a good night’s rest Friday ... |
Do you know the entire name of the PSAT test?  It is officially the PSAT/ NMSQT test. “NMSQT” stands for “National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.” The only time you can be considered for the National Merit Scholarship is during your junior year.  Taking the PSAT is the only way to be considered....
College fairs are a great place to start your college search!  So, what’s a college fair and what can you expect?  Â
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Think “science fair” for colleges. College fairs are events where colleges from around the country will gather to provide students with information. College representatives (usually...
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You may have already started to look at different colleges, but how do you compare them?  Here are five categories that you should consider when evaluating a college. Â
- General Information – Where is it located?  Is public or private?  How many students go to school here?Â
- Academic – What majors ...
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