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2020 Recommended Reads from John Baylor
Looking for a new book to read? John Baylor has you covered with his list of recommended books.
The Importance of the ACT & SAT at Test-Optional Colleges
Is it time to kill the ACT and SAT? It’s a valid question. But even as universities make temporary moves to be test-optional in light of current events, these tests still play a significant role in...
Testing Update for Class of 2021 Students and Families
The inability for people to safely congregate has canceled numerous ACT and SAT tests this spring and caused changes in this summer’s and fall’s scheduled tests. The ACT has announced that it "will...
How to Handle a College Admissions Deferral or Waitlist
You've spent hours trying to perfect your college application. But when you get a letter, you don't see an acceptance or even a rejection: you've been deferred or added to the waitlist. What do...
It’s Time to Negotiate a Better College Scholarship
Earning $8,000 over three days is great. Earning $40,000 by just changing your intended major is even better. Negotiating college scholarships with the colleges that accepted you can trigger big...
Recommendation Letters: How to Prepare, Write, and Format
So, a student asked you for a recommendation letter. Now what? How do you write a recommendation letter? Recommendations are critical for securing scholarships and acceptance letters. When it comes...
The Difference between the ACT and SAT
As students prepare for these important exams and look ahead to college, many ask, "What's the difference between the ACT and SAT?" Most people know these two standardized tests are different. But...
The 5 Keys to Great College Application Essays
Admissions counselors receive application after application, and they want to know if you will fit in well at their school. To do this, they look to college application essays to discover your...
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