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September 27, 2021

ACT/SAT Vocab Puzzle

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We get it! Studying vocab can be boring! Crossword puzzles are a great break in memorizing the dictionary or using the age-old flashcard method. Across Vocab Words 4. (vb) to misrepresent 5. (vb) to state confidently 7. (vb) to praise 11. (adj) enthusiastic 14. (adj) ill-tempered and unwilling to cooperate 16. (adj) clear and logical […]

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July 5, 2021

3 Reasons to Start Your College Applications Now!

3 Reasons to Start Your College Applications Now!

In a lot of ways, applying to college is like going to the dentist. It’s something you know you should do and you know is good for you! But it’s also something you really, really aren’t looking forward to. Which is why many high school seniors put off college applications until the last minute. Some […]

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February 15, 2021

5 Bad Reasons to Choose One College Over Another

5 Bad Reasons to Choose One College Over Another

It’s almost here! That wondrous time when you start getting acceptance letters and congratulatory emails from colleges, and you finally get to pick where you want to go to college. It’s exhilarating! And it needs to be something you take seriously, lest you end up choosing a school for all the wrong reasons. If you’re […]

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January 4, 2021

Grammar is Awesome!

Grammar is Awesome!

We think grammar is fun. There, we said it. It’s not a popular opinion. Most people put grammar in the same category as shuffleboard, strong perfume, and musty floral patterns. It’s something you associate as deeply unpleasant and with primarily old people. But grammar is fun! And we think you should like it. too. Why […]

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December 14, 2020

3 Reasons Why Many Students Never Get Scholarships

3 Reasons Why Many Students Never Get Scholarships

This week’s post is provided by guest blogger Jocelyn Paonita, founder of The Scholarship System. Winning scholarships is always a hot topic with students. Who doesn’t want free money? Scholarships are free dollars that universities, organizations, and companies give to students to help them pay for college. While some of the money may be strictly for tuition, […]

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November 9, 2020

Should you Submit Both ACT and SAT Scores to Colleges?

Should you Submit Both ACT and SAT Scores to Colleges?

It’s something that we’re hearing more and more of, students who are submitting both ACT and SAT score to the colleges they are applying to. It seems to be a fairly new phenomenon; it’s something that’s become particularly prevalent (and that we’ve been asked more and more about) in the last couple of years. The […]

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October 12, 2020

A Growth Mindset can Boost your SAT and ACT Scores

A Growth Mindset can Boost your SAT and ACT Scores

There are two ways to see a test. This test is a chance for you to demonstrate how smart you are. This test is an opportunity to develop new skills. No matter how hard it is at first, you’ll be able to improve over time through hard work and practice. Your scores will reflect the […]

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September 14, 2020

How to Tackle SAT Vocabulary

There’s no way around it. To do well on the SAT Reading section, you need to have a fairly large vocabulary. Vocabulary is crucial for the Sentence Completion questions and for understanding the long and short passages. Reading is Essential Like it or not, the best way to build a big vocabulary is to read […]

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August 10, 2020

5 Easy Proofreading Tips for Your 6-Point SAT Essay

Today’s post comes to us courtesy of Nikolas Baron, a Product Manager for Grammarly. Proofreading the smart way is the best technique any student can use to improve the SAT essay when time is running out, and the clock is ticking. Correcting the key points may be all you have time to do, so knowing what […]

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July 13, 2020

Thinking About Going to Law School?

Thinking About Going to Law School?

We answer a lot of admissions questions throughout the year. One of the most prevalent is about going to law school. Kudos to all of you pre-planning future law students! With that in mind, here are some pointers for you looking to get your JD. The Basics These are the two basic requirements to be […]

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