In every class, there is always someone with the seriously organized and color-coded binder with impeccable notes. That may not be you. It certainly was not me back in school! While notes are not the only way to study, they are a key way to help you organize information to make life for future-you e..........continue reading

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Even though some students choose not to take the SAT or ACT essay portion, it may still help to have an understanding of what the essay section involves so that you can make a more informed decision. Useful Resources Firstly, here are some useful resources for those of you who would like s..........continue reading

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As a high school student, this may be your first experience asking someone to write you a personal recommendation. Whether this is for a summer program application, boarding school application, college/university application, or internship application, it may be quite intimidating to go up to a teac..........continue reading

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Today, we are going to talk about a more specific part of the two tests: the essay section. As we have covered the major differences between the two exams (see here), we are going to go more in depth today. Both the SAT and the ACT have optional essay sections. So should you write an essay? The..........continue reading

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One of the most common questions we get regarding college admissions is whether taking the SAT or ACT is better. While it would be nice to give you a direct answer, it is really not that simple. Today, we will compare the two testing systems and help you determine which one is better for you. L..........continue reading

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