Prior to the summer of 2021, students with an inclination for the sciences could show off their knowledge by taking science-related SAT subject tests covering molecular biology, ecological biology, chemistry, and physics. While these subject tests are no longer offered by The College Board, students who are looking to go into STEM in college can still impress admissions officers by scoring in the top percentile on the SAT. There’s a…

If you are an international student, the SAT is going to look a little different for you this spring.  Starting in 2023, international students will be taking the new, online version of the SAT, which comes with a few changes. Key changes on the 2023 SAT While the SAT will still be used to measure your college readiness, and the test will still be scored out of 1600, there are…

Taking AP exams is a great way to earn college credit and show college admissions officers that you have what it takes to succeed at their institution. If you want to take an AP test next spring, we’ve got you covered. Here are the 2023 AP test dates and a few study tips that will help you earn good AP scores: When do AP exams take place? Aside from the…

Colleges are becoming increasingly selective, and it is getting increasingly more difficult for seniors to stand out among a sea of other applicants competing for limited spots. In addition to having stellar recommendation letters, leadership roles in extracurricular activities, and a high GPA, one of the best ways for you to turn heads and get admissions officers to pay attention to your application is to earn a perfect ACT score.…

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of the top ranked schools in the country, and for good reason. MIT is home to prestigious schools like their Sloan School of Management and other world renown programs. It’s ranked fourth in the nation for research, first for engineering and technology, and third in the US overall. Located in beautiful Cambridge, Massachusetts, MIT is also desired for its proximity to art, history,…

For many high school students, the math sections on the SAT are the most daunting part of the entire test. While the SAT Math section (divided into a calculator section and a no calculator section) might be intimidating, they will be a lot easier than they seem if you know what to expect and prepare accordingly. This guide will break down the types of math concepts you will see on…

If you want to do well at school, on standardized tests, and in college, you are going to want to develop strong study habits sooner rather than later. While many students, especially in middle and high school, feel like cramming for a test the night before is an adequate way to prepare, this method of “learning” information negatively influences long-term recall and is not sustainable in the long run. Cramming…

Because the SAT is a big part of the college application process, many people falsely believe that they don’t have to start preparing for the test until their junior or senior years of high school.  However, if students wait until they are upperclassmen to start getting ready for the SAT, it will be too late for them to earn a great score. If you’re just starting high school there are…

Even before you signed up for an AP history course at your school, you probably heard students talking about DBQs and how challenging they are. There might even be some students who avoid taking AP US History, AP European History, or AP World History exams just because they know they will have a hard time nailing these questions. While DBQs, or document-based questions, are not the easiest questions to answer,…

When you first start high school, it probably feels like you have all the time in the world before you need to really think about your post-high school plans. After all, you won’t actually need to apply to any colleges until your senior year. But time flies, and before you know it, your senior year will roll around, and it will be time for you to submit your college applications.…