Category: College Admissions

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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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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Writing a College Essay

Writing a college essay is not like writing an English class essay. Rather, the college essay is a personal statement that captures who you are as a student and why you should be admitted into college. In about 650 words, the college essay should be well written and compelling, engaging,

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Help! My school doesn’t offer AP Classes.

Table of Contents College Board ends SAT Subject Tests Earlier this month, the College Board announced that it would end the SAT Subject Test in June 2021. You may or may not have heard of this test. Earlier in my career working with students, it was a popular way to

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