When Should I Take the SAT for the First Time?
If there was a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, this blog would be one straightforward sentence in length. Yet, the decision on when to sit for your first SAT exam is context-dependent, and arriving at…
What is an SAT/ACT Superscore?
It is human nature to selectively showcase only our best moments while simultaneously sweeping those that are less flattering out of sight. When serious high school athletes put together highlight reels for recruitment videos, they…
Should I Submit My SATs or ACTs to Colleges in 2020-21?
The notion of test-optional admissions was born in 1969, in the coastal town of Brunswick, Maine. There, the newly-minted, fresh-faced Dean of Bowdoin College, Roger Howell Jr., all of 33 years old, made a bold…
How to Apply for ACT and SAT Accommodations
Every year, more than 160,000 high school students apply to receive accommodations on the SAT; more than 85% of those requests are granted. Even with the high odds of approval, navigating the application process can…
When Should I Take the ACT During Coronavirus?
For the vast majority of teens, the year 2020 likely won’t be one that they look back on with extreme fondness. Okay, that may be an epic understatement for anyone outside of precocious entrepreneurs who…
When Should I Take the SAT During Coronavirus?
The classic fairy tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, tells the tale of a cute little girl who, for reasons not fully explained, abruptly embarks on a life of crime. Upon breaking into a residence…
How Many AP Courses Should I Take?
The answer to what students should strive for in most areas impacting college admissions is a straightforward, “More/higher is better.” Whether you’re talking about GPA or standardized tests scores, the goal is always going to…
Where Should I Take AP Courses Online?
There are a variety of reasons that high school students seek out online Advanced Placement (AP) course opportunities. The most common types of students who desire a remote-based AP course are: Those who wish to…
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