The financial strain of applying to college can be overwhelming for prospective students. From the cost of standardized testing to travel expenses when visiting campuses, there are many small expenses that pile up during the admissions process. In this guide, we will focus on college application fees, providing information about what they are and how to apply wisely as well as a complete list of colleges with no application fee…

College essays present students with a special opportunity to show the admissions board at their dream school who they are outside of their test scores and academic achievements. For many students, such an important opportunity can feel like a lot of pressure, leaving them fretting over what to cover in their 650 word allotment. Read on to discover the features that make a college essay stand out, which subjects to…

Students at all stages of their academic careers deal with procrastination. Surveys indicate that 80 to 95 percent of college students procrastinate regularly while about 86 percent of high school students also struggle with procrastination. So, don’t fret if you find it challenging to buckle down and get to work on difficult tasks. You’re not the only one! But how do you overcome procrastination? Are there ways to motivate yourself…

On March 9th, 2024, the SAT is going digital for the first time in almost 100 years! Two million students take the SAT every year, and the transition from a paper-based to digital format marks a huge change to the college entrance exam. The new, 2024 Digital SAT will be unlike any previous paper-based SAT exam. Here are a few of the key differences: (1) Digital Platform The Digital SAT…

Studying is hard enough on its own without having to fend off distractions. Many students struggle to find a study environment that minimizes distractions and enables them to fully focus on their work. Home often is not a viable option due to siblings, parents, pets, and the undeniable urge to close the books and take a nap. So, where is the best place to study? Is there any way to…

Settling on a career path may be one of the most overwhelming decisions you will have to make in your life. There are many factors that go into such a huge choice, including potential salary, education or training requirements, natural talent, interest, location, personal fulfilment, and more. You may weigh these factors differently depending on which career paths you have in mind. Many students wind up with a particular interest…

Attention juniors and seniors! Are you ready to sign up for the ACT?  If you are wondering how to choose an ACT test date that will give you enough time to study and let you receive your scores early enough to send them to all your top schools, look no further! We have compiled a comprehensive guide to the 2024 ACT test dates so you can select the best test…

If you’re preparing to take the SAT in 2024, your head is probably buzzing with questions. Are all the 2024 SAT test dates digital? How many are there? When do you need to register? Which date is the best fit for your schedule and application deadlines? We have the answers to all these questions and more in our complete guide to choosing the perfect 2024 SAT test date, so read…

Here is the basic step-by-step process of how to calculate SAT score for each section, and your overall composite, when doing your own test prep. How To Calculate SAT Score: Step-by-Step Process Add Your Raw Scores Together In short, the amount of questions you get right creates your “raw score.” You receive one point for every correct answer. There are no point deductions for wrong answers, which is why you…

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…