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What Does Test-Optional Really Mean?
Even as many colleges temporarily extend their test-optional admissions policies another year, your Test score still can greatly affect your merit-based scholarships and college admissions. Test-optional is really only for those excited to pay full price. JUMPING THAT SCORE remains the best-paying job a high school student can have.
How to Send ACT® Test Scores to Colleges
The main purpose of your ACT® score is to persuade colleges to admit you and grant you financial aid and scholarships. But how (and when) should you send ACT® scores to colleges? How to Send ACT®...
It’s Test Day: What to Bring to the ACT® Test
You’ve spent your time studying for the ACT® and preparing to get your best score. In addition to test strategies, it also matters what you bring to the ACT® Test and how to handle yourself on test...
How to Find a Great SAT® Test Tutor
When it’s time to find an SAT® Test tutor, lots of options exist. But how do you know what to look for in SAT® Test tutoring? How do you find someone who can help your student increase their SAT®...
It’s Time to Ban Cell Phones (5 minutes)
It's Time to Ban Cell Phones in School. Social Media and College Admissions Several of our partner schools in Nebraska have cell phone policies that effectively ban phones and are seeing results in...
Skipping the FAFSA Costs Families Money
FAFSA naivety costs families money. A recent NSFAA survey of 1,000+ college students confirmed that too many lack knowledge about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and are thus...
What Is the PreACT® Test & How Do You Prepare?
The PreACT® Test is a practice exam for the ACT® Test, providing a similar testing environment, benchmarks in core subjects, and predictive scores. Two test levels are available, one for 8th and 9th...
Homeschool Senior Year Checklist
Your homeschool senior year is here. Whether this is a time of excitement for your student or terror for you as a parent, there’s no need to worry. This checklist has everything you need to prepare...
Growing Grit
Growing grit is an important skill for children to master. “I thought it would be more fun than this. I would have never let you bring me if I’d have known it would be like this.” These words...
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