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Does It Matter Where You Go to College?

Does It Matter Where You Go to College?

Getting into an elite college is becoming increasingly harder, and many students (and their parents) place tremendous stress on themselves to try to do all they can to get into one of the most …

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    How to Get a Perfect 1600 SAT Score, by an Expert Full Scorer

    How to Get a Perfect 1600 SAT Score, by an Expert Full Scorer

    The maximum score on the SAT is a 1600. Out of the two million students who take the test every year, only about 500 get the highest possible SAT score. This elusive perfect score catapults you to the top of high school academic achievement and can be a big boost to your college applications.

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    SAT Test Dates: Full Guide to Choosing (2024, 2025)

    The SAT is offered seven times a year, but which SAT test dates will work best for you and your schedule? What essential factors should you consider before creating an SAT schedule? What are the best SAT dates for juniors? For seniors?

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    What Is a Good SAT Score? A Bad SAT Score? An Excellent SAT Score?

    What Is a Good SAT Score? A Bad SAT Score? An Excellent SAT Score?

    What is a good SAT score? You took the SAT, got your scores back, and now want to know how you did. Or maybe you want to know what score to aim for next time. In this guide, we discuss how to figure out how your SAT scores stack up against those of all the other test...

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    How to Get a Perfect ACT Score

    How to Get a Perfect ACT Score

    The maximum score on the ACT is a 36. Out of the 1.9 million students who take the test every year, only about 3,700 get the highest possible ACT score. This elusive perfect score places you at the top of millions of high school students and can be a big boost to…

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    ACT Test Dates: Full Guide to Choosing (2024, 2025)

    Looking for info on 2024-2025 ACT test dates? Knowing the correct ACT test dates is crucial for a solid test-taking plan. Though you might be tempted to go ahead and register for the next possible test date, what you should really be doing is finding a date that works well for you and your schedule.

    Posted by: Dr. Fred Zhang

    What Is a Good ACT Score? A Bad ACT Score? An Excellent ACT Score?

    What Is a Good ACT Score? A Bad ACT Score? An Excellent ACT Score?

    If you’ve taken the ACT and gotten your ACT test scores back, you probably want to know how you did. Or you might be planning for the ACT and want to know what ACT composite score to aim for. So what is a good ACT score?

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    5 ACT Tips to Raise Your Score 4+ Points

    5 ACT Tips to Raise Your Score 4+ Points

    The ACT is the single most important component of college admissions. In addition, scholarships and funding often depend on ACT scores. This means you need to do as well as possible on this test. The good news is, you can improve your score – if you study correctly.

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    College Admissions

    How to Ask For a Letter of Recommendation: Complete Guide

    Asking someone to write you a letter of recommendation can feel almost as daunting as asking that special someone out to a movie. You’re putting yourself out there, just hoping they like you back enough to say yes!

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    How to Write About Extracurriculars on College Applications

    One of the trickiest parts of the Common App is understanding how to make the most of the extracurricular activity section. You might have a ton of activities—or not very many—and be wondering how you should write about your activities to impress college admissions readers.

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    How to Write a Great College Essay, Step-by-Step

    How to Write a Great College Essay, Step-by-Step

    Writing your personal statement for your college application is an undeniably overwhelming project. Your essay is your big shot to show colleges who you are—it’s totally reasonable to get stressed out. But don’t let that stress paralyze you.

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