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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.
8 Strategies to Go to College for Free
Wondering how you could go to college for free? Or nearly free? According to the Education Data Initiative, the current average cost of borrowing for college is $38,270. While books, room and...
The Enhanced ACT® Test
The Enhanced ACT® Test is now available, on paper or online, for National and School Day testing. Why is the ACT® Test changing? The ACT® Test changes are in response to student and teacher feedback...
How to Find Scholarships for College
Everyone encourages you to apply for and earn scholarships, but how do you find the right scholarships to apply for? Start with your school counselor When you’re searching for scholarships, your...
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 want to...
4 Keys to Asking For a Recommendation Letter for College
A recommendation letter for college is a summary of years of hard work both in high school and before. Does yours show off your outstanding work...or barely scratch the surface of what you’ve...
50+ Questions to Ask on a College Visit
50+ Questions to Ask on a College VisitDo you know what questions to ask on your college visit? Here's a list of great questions whether you visit in person or virtually. Download our checklist to...
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...
Your Guide to the FAFSA Application
Your Guide to the FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) The FAFSA application is important for both need-based and merit aid. Use this guide to help complete your FAFSA to maximize both. ...
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