These resources for students and families can help with college prep during the summer months. While summer is fun, it’s also the best time for students to build skills and push themselves to reach their goals. Register and Prepare for June and July ACT® Tests and/or...
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Find Scholarships for Homeschoolers
Scholarships come in all types and sizes. Indeed, scholarships are available for students who started a lawn care business or designed a greeting card.—even scholarships for being tall. What about scholarships based on homeschooling? For students educated at home...
The Truth about Academic Talent Search Programs
Each year, many 7th-10th graders take standardized tests to qualify for academic talent search programs. But how do these programs work? And are they worth it?
Things to Do This Summer for Teens
What will you do this summer? Summer can be a notoriously wasted three months for students. But it's also a great time to develop skills, passion, and purpose, and of course, have fun. Parents: Share these strategies for constructive (and fun!) things to do this...
How Are Digital SAT® Test Scores Calculated?
You’ve taken the new Digital SAT® Test and received your scores. But how are these scores calculated? You can compare your score to the national average by knowing how SAT® Test scores are calculated. Total SAT® Test Score Total SAT® Test scores range from 400 to...
Social Media and College Admissions
Admissions officers, recruiters, counselors, professors, and future employers are checking your social media. Are you helping or hurting your college chances?
Choose a Financial Safety School
When you choose a Financial Safety School, you pick a school that allows for financial freedom, not future debt. Avoid Extensive Student Debt The average debt for college graduates is $35,210 as of March 2026. College should create financial freedom, not indebtedness....
When Should You Start College Counseling?
If you have a teenager at home, chances are you have had the “What do you want to do after high school?” discussion. A few teens will start thinking of their post-high school ambitions while in middle school. Some will begin considering college and major choices as a...
More Universities Require Test Scores
New Study Suggests Elite Colleges Should Reinstate SAT/ACT.
As many top universities remain test-optional, evidence suggests the SAT and ACT predict success in college better than grades.








