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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.
What to Know About Standardized Tests
What do test scores say about a student's intellectual ability? Test scores suggest a student’s intellectual capacity. For grammar, math, and reading, standardized tests can be representative of...
Stop Bullying Teachers
Stop Bullying Teachers An experienced high school educator in 2017 sent me this: “We have a lot of apathy in our school. We also have kids who would rather take the easy classes to get an A rather...
Recommended Books for College-Bound Students
Here's a list of recommended books for college-bound students from OnToCollege's John Baylor. These books can help high school students prepare for college planning and admissions. John's Top...
What to Look for in ACT® Test Tutoring
When it’s time to select an ACT® Test tutor, lots of options exist. But how do you know what to look for in ACT tutoring? How do you find someone who can help your student increase their ACT® Test...
Time’s Up: How Long is the ACT® Test?
How long is the ACT® Test? The three required sections of the ACT® Test officially take 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete, with 131 questions and including a 15-minute break. Add an extra 40...
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