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ACT writing tips – how to ace this test
The written portion of the ACT test is one that strikes fear in the hearts of many students, but there is a way to remedy that. Practice! ACT test prep can help you gain a great deal of confidence when you practice writing timed essays on a weekly basis. As you go …
how do the SAT and ACT tests differ?
If you’re in your sophomore year of high school, it’s important to start getting serious about your college applications. For most, this means taking a standardized test such
february college checklist for juniors
By Mindy H. Rose, the associate director of college counseling at the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey for The New York Times Choice column. You’ve made it to the critical midwinter
high school classes colleges look for
By Cristiana Quinn, GoLoval Prov Contributor and founder of College Admissions Advisors At most schools, course selection for next year is around the corner--leaving many families wondering what the
tip sheet: 5 study strategies for the SAT
By Shaan Patel, who scored a perfect 2400 on the SAT, is the author of “SAT 2400 in Just 7 Steps” and a co-creator of an SAT prep
why fewer colleges require the SAT or ACT and why you should still send them
So you’re a bad test-taker, or you at least think you are. The idea of walking into a quiet-as-death room and filling in dark ovals for the next
one simple trick for improving ACT or SAT test scores
For most high school juniors, standardized test season is about to take off. Although a few eager beavers already tested the waters by taking tests in November or
january college checklist for juniors
From The Choice - The New York Times College Blog by Jessie Burmfiel, the director of college a counseling at Dunn School in Los Olivos, CA. Juniors, here is
attention juniors: SAT myths busted
By Cristiana Quinn, GoLocalWorcester contributor, founder of College Admission Advisors For high school juniors, SAT time has arrived. Many are beginning test prep courses and going online to register
when to take the SAT
By Isabella Divilova, Brooklyn Technical High School, Brooklyn, NY A specter is haunting Brooklyn Tech – the specter of the SAT. All the powers of the upperclassmen have entered
