How To Ask For A Letter Of Recommendation

Asking for letters of recommendation from your teachers seems like a pretty simple and straightforward task—but there are plenty of things to keep in mind before you ask for letter of recommendation help. Be sure to keep in touch with your favorite teachers, and come application time, be sure to give them plenty of advance notice, and provide them with all the information and materials they need, to write you…

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How to Get a Strong Letter of Recommendation

Need a letter of recommendation for your college applications? Not sure whom to ask, or how? No worries—getting a good letter of recommendation comes down to a few simple steps. For the best possible letter of recommendation, choose a teacher who knows you well and can write something positive about you, and give them all materials they need and plenty of time to write the letter. More advice for getting…

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Personal Statement Do’s & Don’ts

Your grades and standardized test scores are set by now, so the personal statement is your last chance to add something new to your college applications. An effective personal statement is well-written, avoids cliches, tells a story about you that shows the admissions committee who you are, and brags a little—but doesn’t show off. I’ve compiled a list of personal statement ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ to help you as you work your…

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2019 Dartmouth Acceptance Rate: Class of 2023

So, you’re thinking about applying to Dartmouth, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. There are a lot of factors in the admissions process. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores.

Test Type
SAT Score: 1600
GPA: 4

Percent change to get into :100 percent

With an acceptance rate of 7.9%, admission to Dartmouth is very competitive.…

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2019 UPenn Acceptance Rate: Class of 2023

So, you’re thinking about applying to UPenn, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help! Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. Using those as a measure, we can estimate your chances. [acceptance school=”University of Pennsylvania” act_a=”32″ act_b=”34″ act_c=”35″ sat_a=”680″ sat_b=”725″ sat_c=”770″ sat_d=”690″ sat_e=”735″ sat_f=”780″…

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2018 Princeton Acceptance Rate: Class of 2022

So, you’re thinking about applying to Princeton, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores.

Test Type
SAT Score: 1600
GPA: 4

Percent change to get into :100 percent

With an acceptance rate of 5.5%, admission to Princeton is…

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Average SAT Scores By State

You’ve just gotten back your SAT score, and you’re curious how you stack up against other students in your state, or students in other states. Look no further—Prep Expert® has ranked all 50 US states and the District of Columbia by students’ average SAT scores. The top three states by average SAT score are: Massachusetts Connecticut Minnesota With averages of 1130, 1126, and 1107, respectively The bottom three states are:…

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Ivy League Schools: Ranked

What’s the best Ivy League school? If you’re applying to a number of Ivies, and are trying to decide where to attend if you’re admitted, Prep Expert® can help. We’ve established our own Ivy League school rankings, based on factors including prestige and academic reputation, student outcomes, and campus quality of life. If, in the meantime, you want to learn more about our SAT prep or ACT prep courses, then…

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Does Online Test Prep Actually Work?

Like many parents who took the SAT in the pre-Internet age, you might be asking yourself “does online test prep work?” Is your son or daughter really going to get the same experience and value online that he or she would one-on-one, in person, with a tutor, or in a test prep class? The short and sweet answer is: yes! We have seen consistently excellent results with online test prep,…

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How To Study For The SAT: Tips & Tricks To Improve Your Score

Do you want to improve your SAT score, but don’t know how to do it? Well, luckily, the answer’s simple: study and take practice tests! To make things even easier, here’s a step-by-step plan for how to study for the SAT. If you’re are looking for help to improve your SAT score, check out our SAT prep course offered here at Prep Expert®. [sat_one] Set A Consistent Study Schedule Until you’ve hit…

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