Become the Perfect College Candidate

SATs


There's no sense in avoiding the obvious: SATs are plain old lame. They're generic, exhaustive, take up an entire Saturday morning, and cause a great deal of general stress for any teenager planning on going to college. But guess what? You've got to take them.   Read More...

ACT Test: How to Prepare and Pass the ACTs


In this standardized testing-laden portion of your life, the ACTs operate with a mysterious stigma to their name. They're offered less often, aren't required by as many colleges, and have this bizarre scoring system that seems as inexplicable as the tests themselves. But the ACTs are actually the perfect standardized-testing sidekick to the mighty SAT beast.   Read More...

SAT Subject Tests


Subject Tests are the standardized tests you take after you've taken the SATs. They're actually part of the Scholastic Aptitude Test family, having been known as SAT IIs not long ago. Subject Tests are designed to test your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas which may not have been covered in the SATs, like Biology and Modern Hebrew.   Read More...

Standardized Testing Basics


If you're not sure what's up with standardized testing, it's time to get familiar. Here are some FAQs about the standardized testing process.   Read More...

Become the Perfect Candidate for a College Education


"The Perfect College Candidate" has a nice ring to it, right? Kind of reminds you of some sweater-donning, book-carrying co-ed walking his way through a leaf-filled quad while adoring classmates turn their heads in admiration of this scholar's general charisma.   Read More...

Using CLEP and Your Class Schedule to Prep for College


You'll almost certainly have those classmates who take AP classes and bust out a 3.9 GPA while they simultaneously master the violin. Pat 'em on the back and understand that the vast majority of students are finding the balancing act to be much more of a give and take. What's most important is organizing your schedule in such a way that it allows you to excel in everything you do.   Read More...

Extracurricular Activities That Help Get You Into College


Academics aren't the only way to a college admissions director's heart. The individuals who'll decide your fate determining whether or not you'll get accepted into a particular college value extracurricular activities almost as much as they value your GPA.   Read More...


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