When it comes to calculator usage, the SAT and ACT do NOT have the same rules. If you, or your student, are getting ready for the ACT then it’s important to know what is allowed. For your reference, here is the latest ACT calculator list; pay close attention because not following these rules will get you kicked out on test day. For more information and strategies on how to succeed on the…

With 2018 here, most of the Ivy League early acceptance rates have been announced. If you dream of being an Ivy League student, then our SAT and ACT prep courses can help you attain the scores these schools look for when making their admissions decisions. Ivy League Early Acceptance Rates For Class Of 2022 University / College 2022 Early Acceptance Rate 2021 Early Acceptance Rate Brown University 21% 21.9% Columbia…

For high school students looking to serve their country and gain college education, the armed forces offer many scholarships through their ROTC programs. Here are the qualifications for many of those ROTC scholarships, divided by branch and requirements, which is useful for ROTC test prep. If ROTC test prep is what you are looking at right now, then our SAT and ACT prep courses can help prepare for them. ROTC Scholarship…

We’re often asked about the differences between the “old” SAT vs the “new” SAT. While a lot hasn’t changed drastically, some major changes have occurred that you should be aware of now. What hasn’t changed is the importance of test preparation for the SAT; our SAT prep courses are designed to provide you the best strategies for doing well on it. [sat_one] To make things easier, here are some of the…

Part of the college search process for every high student and family is checking out prospective schools in person. Here are 20 tips to make college visits as productive as possible within a short timeframe. If SAT and ACT prep is on to do list, take a moment to learn how our various SAT prep and ACT prep courses can help. [leadmagnet_five] Top 20 College Visit Tips College Visit Tip…

If you’re a high school student or parents of one, college is a big deal with many questions. If you’re already planning on taking the SAT or ACT, our ACT prep and SAT prep course options will help you prepare. To help you prepare, here are the top 35 college counselor questions to ask by subject: Class Questions Question 1. What courses do I need to take to be ready…

Every high school student has a chance to win the National Merit Scholarship through their efforts in their junior year. Let’s discuss what it takes to win and what’s waiting for you after winning. Part of winning the NMSC is scoring a high SAT score; our SAT prep courses are designed to get you thoroughly ready in time. National Merit Scholarship Competition Timeline A lot of the National Merit Scholarship process depends…

More colleges and universities today superscore the ACT test than before. If getting ready for the ACT now is on your mind, our ACT prep courses are available to help you get ready now. [act_one] Schools That ACT Superscore *The following schools have been independently verified by Prep Expert® that they either superscore or use the highest composite scores for the ACT. Verified College or University Albion College American University Amherst College Austin…

Don’t get fooled by myths about college admissions; we have broken down the biggest ones. If you’re thinking about test prep for college though, don’t hesitate to learn about our SAT prep and ACT prep courses. Myths About College Admissions COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MYTH TRUTH There’s Only One Perfect School for Me Don’t be afraid to explore your options and investigate the wide variety of schools out there. It’s fine to have…

In 2017, approximately 3 million high school students, spread across 22,000 high schools, took the Advanced Placement (AP) exams. These tests have long been viewed as a means to make students more desirable to college admission boards since the 1950’s. AP classes, in spite of their public image, have a number of pros and cons that every high student needs to know about before signing up.  If you’re looking for comprehensive…