Junior year rolls around, and with it comes excitement for the future—and standardized tests. Standardized tests like the SAT are important, not just for college admissions, but also to minimize future college debt by increasing the scholarships and financial aid you...
Curious how your SAT score compares? Knowing how your SAT score compares to national and state averages can be a helpful tool as you study and prepare. What is the average SAT score, both nationally and by state, and how does yours compare? Average Score on the SAT...
You’ve taken the SAT and received your scores. But how are these SAT scores calculated? You can compare your score to the national average by knowing how SAT scores are calculated. NOTE: International students are already taking the Digital SAT while U.S. students...
You’ve taken both the ACT and SAT, and you want to know which score was better. This ACT to SAT conversion chart gives you a clear idea of your score on either test. (Note: The conversion might vary slightly based on the difficulty of each individual test). If you...
Why should you complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) even when you know you won’t qualify for need-based aid? You’ve already filled out the Common App, applications for colleges, applications for scholarships, applications for housing, and on...
. 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. Who? Nearly all students enrolling in a post-high school education...
The OnToCollege College Application Guide It's College Application Time! In addition to OnToCollege College Planning Materials in the College & Career Readiness course, these timely blogs can help answer college application questions: How Many Colleges Should I...
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 misinformation from friends, family, or rare situations that aren't the...
How do you motivate students to prep for the ACT & SAT tests when they don't currently plan on going to a four-year college? Here are a few reasons test prep matters for every student. Improves Core Skills ACT & SAT prep provides further practice and boosts...
