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Advice and inspiration for schools and families looking to create college graduates with minimal debt.
Kids Being Quiet? How to Restore Enthusiasm
How do we restore enthusiasm? I never thought I’d say this, but I wish students talked more. When I went back to teaching high school students in-person in 2021, I barely recognized them. Other...
Increase Your SAT Score
What’s the best-paying job high school students can have? Spending quality time increasing their SAT score. Apply these steps, and watch your SAT score increase! When to Take the SAT Thoughtfully...
4 SAT Questions to Spread Holiday Cheer
4 SAT Questions to Spread Holiday Cheer. Try these festive-themed SAT questions for practice before the December 3 test. It’s the holiday season! So grab a cup of hot cocoa and settle in... SAT...
7 Thanksgiving ACT Questions to Gobble
Before you carve your turkey and settle in for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, take a few minutes to get your brain working with these practice ACT questions! Or better yet, quiz your...
How to Handle a College Admissions Deferral or Waitlist
How do you handle a College Admissions Deferral or Waitlist? You've spent hours perfecting your college application. But when you receive a letter, it's neither an acceptance nor a rejection....
Negotiate a Better College Scholarship
Earning $8,000 over three days is great. Earning $44,000 by just changing your intended major is too. Negotiating college scholarships with the colleges that accepted you can trigger big money. Here...
When to Talk About Paying for College
Many parents wait to talk about paying for college until it’s too late. Here’s why it’s important to have the money talk with your students well before their junior year.
Do College Rankings Matter?
How much do college rankings matter? This study from Stanford Graduate School of Education answers this question and how to use these rankings to find the best fit.
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