Not every student achieves their perfect ACT score the first time they take the test. According to the ACT’s official website, 45% of students retested at least once before graduating in 2015. Of the retesters, 57% improved their Composite scores the second time around. If you didn’t achieve the score you wanted on your first round of testing, it may have been because you were underprepared or had other commitments…

Some students breathe a sigh of relief when they hear that a test will be multiple choice. However, multiple choice tests often prove to be some of the hardest ones to ace, especially as you move past the high school level into national and collegiate tests. Questions and answers may be worded with more subtlety, leading you to choose the wrong answer if you don’t take the time to read…

The average GPA for high school students in the United States is at an all-time high. However, research indicates that this average might not be on the rise for the right reasons. Students don’t seem to be learning more as their grades increase. Rather, as shifts in grading, curriculum, and learning scales occur, students’ grades are artificially increasing, meaning that transcripts no longer reflect true academic ability. This phenomenon is…

Choosing between the SAT and ACT has always been a difficult task for high school students. With the recent announcements of digital formats for both exams, that choice has become even harder. Join us as we guide you through the ins and outs of the digital SAT and ACT to help you make an informed decision about which test is the right choice for your individual needs. Breaking Down Both…

In May 2023, the ACT announced that it would soon begin offering digital testing options. While these digital options are in no way replacing the paper-and-pencil version of the ACT, they will become available at some testing centers relatively soon following a pilot period. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the new digital format for the ACT so you can make an informed decision about whether…

We’re sure you’re tired of hearing about the importance of good grades by now. After all, good grades are what get you into your dream school, right? But which grades do colleges actually look at? Do they see your whole high school career or just a few focused areas? Are some grades more important than others? In this post, we will show you the lens through which colleges assess your…

Are you considering a career in the medical field but unsure which specialization may be the right fit for you? We have compiled a list of average annual salaries for a variety of different physicians so you can compare each field and hopefully narrow down your options. Pediatric Physician – $244,000 To become a pediatric physician, you will first need to complete four years of undergraduate schooling. Throughout undergraduate, you…

As you may know, the Supreme Court recently ruled affirmative action with respect to college admissions unconstitutional. But what you might not realize is that this ruling could have a ripple effect into other aspects of society, especially corporate America.  Read on to learn more about affirmative action, the history of affirmative action in college admissions, and how the June Supreme Court decision can and will affect both higher education…

Choosing a college is tough. With over 4,000 colleges across the country, narrowing down your choices to just a few might feel impossible. Whether you have no idea where to begin or you already have a dream school in mind, you should take some time to paint a picture of an ideal college that truly fits your needs and wants in all areas of your lifestyle and personality. In this…

Though the SAT is no longer required at some universities, it is still an important tool that helps students make their applications stand out from the rest. But if you really want to make the most of your SAT scores, you should take some time to understand how the scores are calculated. What is a section score? What are subscores? How do the different sections of the exam factor into…