The academic pressure to submit competitive and unique college applications is on now more than ever. Before working on college applications, students will focus on getting ahead academically in their high school years to set themselves up for success in college and their careers. If you are looking for some ways to get ahead academically …
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Preparing to get a good score on your APⓇ exams can be a stressful process and performing well after working so hard throughout the school year is important. Scoring well on AP exams recommends you as a candidate to receive college credits or advanced course placement in your first years as an undergraduate student. This …
Receiving a successful score on your AP exam is a good way to make a good impression on your college applications, but you should know that a good score can also provide you with college credit. Based on your score, the AP exam ranks your qualifications to receive this credit. Not all colleges offer college …
Amidst the global pandemic and heightened pressures students face, the College BoardⓇ has enacted four major changes to Advanced Placement exams and the SAT: Taking the SAT is optional for many college and university applications In-person testing availability is limited amongst school closures SAT Subject Tests are no longer offered Students may opt to take …
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The College Board recently announced significant changes to the SAT as well as the SAT Subject Tests. First, after June 2021, the SAT will no longer have an optional essay component. There may also be additional changes to the test as the College Board makes a strong push for the exam to be administered digitally in the …
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Many things have been changing in the college admissions landscape. Notably, there has been a decreased emphasis on general standardized exams such as the SAT and ACT and a legal push to prevent such considerations. This was evidenced most dramatically in an Alameda County Court ruling in 2020 that granted a temporary injunction to force …
On March 16, 2020 the College Board announced that it is trying to “develop streamlined AP Exam options,” including the possibility of allowing students to test from home. Students need to act quickly. During a time of school closures and restricted extracurricular participation, students have more downtime than ever before. Do not waste this time. Students …
Parents and students, we all know it’s coming. Senior year. College applications. The mere thought of college applications can make high school students feel anxiety and dread. Parents, give your students the gift of foresight. With a little bit of smart planning, you can create a manageable and realistic schedule for your overworked student. You …
As a college counselor, I see a lot of confusion surrounding the SAT Subject Tests (formerly—and still commonly—known as the SAT IIs). For many students, these tests, as well as the AP exams, just don’t register as that important, and so some students don’t spend a lot of time preparing for them. This attitude is, …
Previous sections focused on the SAT, the most commonly recognized and widely used standardized college entrance exam. However, there is a second standardized college entrance exam: the ACT. In this section, I’ll explore the differences between the SAT and the ACT and offer some guidelines for deciding which test to take. From the standpoint of …
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