by Jacob Reeves | Aug 23, 2022 | Applications & Interviews, Articles, College Admissions, High School
Should You Apply Early Decision or Early Action? Early Decision and Early Action require applications on or before November 1, and decisions are shared in December, while regular admission usually has winter deadlines with spring decisions. More than 450 (mostly...
by Jacob Reeves | Jul 25, 2022 | Articles, High School
Here’s a list of recommended books for college-bound students from OnToCollege’s John Baylor. These books can help high school students prepare for college planning and admissions. John’s Top Three: My Antonia by Willa Cather As a writer, Cather has...
by Jacob Reeves | Jul 8, 2022 | ACT, Articles, High School, SAT, Standardized Tests
Every year the ACT (September, October, December, February, April, June, July) and SAT (August, October, November, December, March, May, June) are offered seven times each. All colleges will accept either. Some students may find one test easier and thus score...
by Jacob Reeves | Jun 23, 2022 | ACT, Articles, High School, Homeschool, Standardized Tests
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 graders) and the PreACT (for 10th graders). Both tests are the same...
by Jacob Reeves | Jun 14, 2022 | Articles, High School, Standardized Tests
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 scores will be sent. You might choose a “safety school” if...
by Adam Pieper | May 6, 2022 | ACT, Articles, College Admissions, High School, SAT, Standardized Tests
Though many students welcome test-optional admissions, many drawbacks exist. Still, at least 1,800 schools do not require ACT or SAT scores for fall 2022 applicants. Growing Grade Inflation The National Center of Education Statistics (NCES) just released the 2019...
