Over 3.1 American students are homeschooled; that’s just about 1 in every 20. That number has been increasing steadily every year, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic when we saw a massive jump. According to the National Home Education Research Institute, homeschooled students typically score 15 to 25 percentile points above public-school students on standardized academic achievement tests, an improvement that only increases in marginalized populations. And while colleges are actively…

If you’re a high school student in the US today, you’ve been taking standardized tests since you were in the third grade. Maybe you sometimes have nightmares about Scantron bubbles; maybe you relish finishing early and getting extra quiet reading time. However you feel about standardized testing, these tests are a big part of how both the American education system and the college admissions systems work. But these tests are…

If you want to attend the college of your dreams, every aspect of your academic profile matters. One of the most important elements is your GPA: your grade point average. Admissions committees rely heavily on your GPA to predict your ability to succeed at their school. If you’re looking to boost your GPA and stand out in a competitive applicant pool, you need to approach the process with strategy and…

Diet is important when it comes to learning. Besides knowledge, you do need actual “brain food” to keep the mind sharp, improve your attention span, and be cognitively flexible. When it’s time for you to take the SAT, the foods you eat that morning and the night before can make a big difference as you’re testing. While you’ll also want to spend months studying and know critical SAT test day…

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We don’t recommend taking the SAT earlier than the junior year for many reasons. However, SAT prep for sophomores is something we fully endorse to get the process started. If getting ready for the SAT this early worries you, it’s ok; we have a number of SAT stress management tips that you can use. [sat_one] SAT Prep For Sophomores’ Helpful Tips Enroll In Challenging Courses Get yourself into classes that…

Taking the ACT as a sophomore won’t help, because you don’t have the necessary information yet. But that doesn’t mean we’re against ACT prep for sophomores altogether. We support ACT prep for sophomores because you can lay the groundwork early for test day success, without having to take the ACT itself. Here are a number of other quick ACT prep tips that you can start working at during your sophomore…

GPA vs SAT score, which one is more important? We’re frequently asked this question by students sending out college applications. The truth is…it’s complicated. GPA vs SAT Score? The truth is both numbers are important in your college applications for very different reasons. Learn how to prepare for standardized tests with our year-round SAT prep and ACT prep courses today. GPA Measures Actual Results Your GPA shows what you’ve accomplished.…

Trying to graduate from high school, getting admitted to college, while spending as much time with friends and family as possible can break down any high school student. As a result, high school burnout is a real condition that affects too many kids today. Don’t let your mind and body get subjected to high school burnout. Keep an eye out for the early warning signs and use our tips to…

You have to understand what to expect from your instructors when moving from high school to college. There are major differences between a high school teacher vs college professor. Consider the differences between a high school teacher vs college professor, in order to understand what to get used to when making the transition from high school to college. Learn how to prepare for standardized tests with our year-round SAT prep…