If you are a high school sophomore or junior, you likely took the PSAT this past October 13.  After taking such a long and nerve-wracking test, you’re probably pretty anxious about how well you did on the test and when you’ll be able to hear back about your scores. After all, your PSAT results not only let you know how well you will do on the SAT, but they will…

When the time comes for you to apply to colleges and universities, you may find that your dream schools have tuition costs that seem more like a nightmare. While it’s possible for you to take out student loans to help pay for college, this solution will impact your financial situation down the road when you have to pay your loans back. You can also try picking up extra shifts at…

When most people apply to college, they focus on the fact that admissions officers will look carefully at their SAT scores, personal essays, letters of recommendation, and GPA. However, many people don’t realize that these college decision-makers care about the types of courses students take just as much as the grades they earn in these courses. If you earn a 4.0 (on an unweighted scale) without taking any honors, AP,…

Every year, roughly 7,500 students receive a National Merit Scholarship. This scholarship provides them with an annual scholarship of $2,500 that they can apply toward their higher education. While these scholarships are certainly difficult to earn, you can put yourself in the running for a National Merit Scholarship by working hard in school, taking on leadership roles in your extracurricular activities, and earning PSAT and SAT scores that fall in…

When test day approaches, there are always some students who decide they no longer want to take the SAT. For some, they feel unprepared for the test, and they want more time to study before they take it. Others decide they would rather take the ACT instead. Some finalize their college lists and realize that they aren’t obligated to take the test to apply to their top schools. Regardless of…

Like banking, job applications, and many restaurants’ menus, the SAT has gone digital. Or at least it will be delivered digitally starting in 2024. This test, which has always been administered using physical test booklets and answer sheets, will be accessed on laptops and other school-issued devices beginning with this year’s freshmen class (the class of 2025). This monumental change has left many students and educators alike wondering how the…

Earning a perfect 36 on the ACT Reading section will wow admissions counselors and help raise your composite ACT score. However, getting a perfect score on this section will not be a walk in the park. You will only have 35 minutes to read four passages and answer 40 questions, and the passages- which cover prose fiction, social science, humanities, and natural sciences- are not always the easiest to tackle.…

If you get a four or five on an AP exam, it will unlock many opportunities that will benefit you in the future. Earning a good score on the AP exam makes your application more desirable to college admissions boards, helps you qualify for certain scholarships, and can allow you to earn credit at many institutions in the United States. Considering everything you stand to gain from receiving a good…

While the ACT Reading, Math, and English sections tend to be straightforward, the ACT Science section can be a bit challenging for students to tackle. Contrary to what many students might assume or expect, the ACT Science section does not cover typical high school science subjects like biology, chemistry, and physics. Instead, it tests whether students have the analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills needed to do well in these…

Once you graduate from high school, you won’t have to think about taking the SAT again, right?  Not exactly. The SAT is open to individuals who have already completed high school in addition to those who are currently enrolled in high school. Reasons why adults take the SAT  While the SAT is a test many students only take during their junior and senior years of high school, there are plenty…