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Write a Great College Essay (+ Examples)
How do you write a great college essay that makes colleges notice you? Use these five keys to spice up your college essays. Admissions counselors receive application after application, and they want...
What Is the PreACT, and How Do You Prepare?
The PreACT is a practice exam for the ACT test, providing a similar testing environment, benchmarks in core subjects, and predictive scores. There are two levels: the PreACT 8/9 (for 8th and 9th...
The Latest on AP Test Scores
All AP test scores will be released in waves (generally by state) beginning July 5. NOTE: beginning in 2022, all students who take an AP test during the year are REQUIRED to choose a school where...
2022-23 ACT & SAT Test Dates
ACT National Test Dates Check the ACT website for updates and to register. Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Deadline ACT Standby Deadline Scores Begin to Post June 11, 2022 May 6 May 20 June...
12 Myths about College Applications
Many parents and students think they know what matters when it comes to college applications. But sometimes their strategies are based on past experience (things have changed!) or well-intentioned...
15 ACT & SAT Myths to Ignore
True or false? The SAT is harder than the ACT. You might have heard this or a similar "fact" about the ACT. But with so much information (and so many opinions), it can be hard to know what's true...
Not Test-Optional for Homeschool Students
Some test-optional schools still require homeschool students to submit ACT or SAT scores as a needed metric to evaluate their application. International students may also still see testing...
A Homeschooler’s Guide to College Admissions
Does it feel like just yesterday you were studying the human body with your kids, exploring with homeschool co-op friends, and reading out loud about the Revolutionary War? Yet before you know it,...
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