In light of the college admissions scandal and other factors, test-optional schools have gained steam. Many pundits believe that standardized tests have outlived their usefulness. However, there are still good reasons to take these tests. More colleges and universities today are becoming test-optional schools; learn why and how taking either the SAT or ACT will still benefit you. Learn how to prepare for standardized tests with our year-round SAT prep…

Unsure about your chances of getting into a particular college or university? We understand how stressful the college application process is, which is why it doesn’t hurt to have a backup school on hand. The best thing to do when finding one is to look at schools with very high acceptance rates during research. Here is a list of the current highest acceptance rate colleges today. If you’re looking for…

Unsure about whether or not your dream school will admit you? We understand how stressful the college application process is, especially when it comes to low acceptance rate colleges. The best thing to do though is finding out which colleges are especially difficult to get into every year. Here is a list of the top low acceptance rate colleges today, based on how stringent they are with accepting new students.…

Too many high school students think that they have to attend a private college or university for better quality education. The truth is that there are plenty of public university benefits to consider, even if you’re still interested in moving over to a private institution later. There are quite a few public university benefits for high school students making the transition to college, most of them are interrelated yet relevant.…

Despite being optional now, the SAT Essay provides a great opportunity for students to get used to college-level writing. Moreover, doing well on it will impress admissions boards, who see too many kids skip it altogether. However, there are some common SAT Essay do’s and don’ts to follow when writing it out on test day. Take a minute to review these quick SAT Essay do’s and don’ts when preparing to…

After the 2016 SAT redesign, both the SAT and ACT are closer than ever in terms of content and format. However, there are still a few key differences remaining between these two standardized test formats. Here are a few SAT vs ACT major differences to be aware of when considering which test to ultimately focus your time and studies on. Let us help you prepare for standardized tests with our…

As soon as you graduate from college, the pressure is on to start your post-studies career. However, if you don’t have any significant work experience to present, it can be stressful to make that first resume after college strong enough for employers to seriously consider. These are the basics on how to put together your first resume after college graduation. Don’t sweat the SAT or ACT. Take a minute to…

College finals can seem daunting when thinking about them in high school. The truth is you will be tested harder than in high school, both in terms of knowledge depth and expectations. Especially when some classes are based almost entirely on a midterm and final exam alone. Keep these finals study tips in mind when tackling your first round of college-level exams; they’ll keep your mind calm and help overcome…

The summer before college (between high school graduation and your first college semester) is stuffed with things to do. Don’t let that grocery list of tasks stress you out. Use this summer before college checklist to handle any last-second preparations that need to get done before starting school in the fall. Learn how we can help you our year-round SAT prep and ACT prep courses today before they have to…

Community college is usually looked down upon by high school students who don’t understand how it can help them out. Community college can actually make the total college experience cheaper and better if approached correctly. Before discarding it as an option, consider these community college benefits and how they can help make your college admissions journey easier. Don’t forget to check out all of our available SAT prep and ACT…