Standardized testing has been debated for years, but it took a global pandemic for most schools to finally go test-optional. So what about the 20% of schools (including some of the top universities in the nation) that still require SAT scores? Should you even be applying to them? It’s more complex than a simple yes […]
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According to Forbes magazine, more than 80% of schools will not require students to submit SAT or ACT scores when applying for admission this year. But that doesn’t mean the majority of schools have gone test-blind. In reality, there are a very limited number of universities that don’t take standardized testing into account at all.
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The SAT is an essential exam for many college applications. So any time there are significant changes to how the SAT works, that is big news for college hopefuls. The pandemic certainly changed standardized testing forever, and in its wake, here are some of the updates that you can expect when taking the SAT in
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Do you need to take some standardized tests for your upcoming college applications? The testing season is upon us, so you are going to want to find out ASAP whether the schools you intend to apply to are Test Blind, Test Optional, or Test schools. What does each option mean? Test – Test schools require
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Regardless of which school you intend to go to, you are going to need to figure out how much you are going to spend. This will allow you to get the appropriate loans if your savings and financial aid are not enough to cover the entire cost. Here are a few things to consider when
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Summer courses may seem like they are a long way off, but the time to find the right college summer courses and apply for them is now if you are a high school student looking for a way to give your student profile a boost. Here are a few quick dos and don’ts to help
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The fact of the matter is that more college admissions officers are starting to pay attention to how high school students spend their summers and not just what they do during school months. The more competitive a university is, the more you need to pad your student profile to stand out from the crowd. So
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LinkedIn is an important place to make business connections. But how can you create an effective profile when you are still a student? Here are a few tips to produce a LinkedIn profile that will get the attention of everyone from college admissions officers to potential employers. Have a professional profile picture – What does
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There are so many summer programs available to students who want to get a jump start on college. Today, we’re going to list just a few, depending on the category of course that you are looking for. There are tons of courses available, so be sure to do your own research and find one with
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A strong student profile can be what makes your college application stand out from the crowd to admissions officers. With that in mind, we want to give you a basic list of things you don’t want to miss when you are developing your student profile. School Clubs – Extracurriculars, especially when related to your major,
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