Category: 11th Grade

150 Questions to Ask When Visiting Colleges

Visiting colleges is an exciting and important part of the college preparation process. It’s a chance for you to check out the campus, discover what the college can offer you, immerse yourself in campus life, and ask essential questions to learn more about how the college stacks up against others

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What are the differences between the ACT and SAT?

Both SAT and ACT are exams taken by high school students for college admission. While there are colleges that are test-optional, students still took either exam last year.  Before you decide whether you should take the SAT, ACT, or both, it’s worth educating yourself on the exams. For example, you’re

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How to Ask for a College Recommendation Letter

College recommendation letters are important in the college admissions process. The recommendation letter provides social proof or verification of the information you provide in your college application. Also, the college recommendation letter gives dimension to your high school academic record. A good recommendation letter can strengthen your application (it won’t

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Guide to Early Action Schools

In the United States, there are more than 300 early action schools. Colleges with an early admissions program that does not ask applicants to commit to attending is considered Early Action (EA). Compared to Early Decision, which does ask for a binding commitment, early action schools can be a better

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