Way Forward to a Productive Summer: 15 Productive Things to Do Over the Summer for High Schoolers
Ah, summer is finally here! It's the perfect time to kick back, soak up some sun, and enjoy a well-deserved break from homework, assignments, and early classes. But as you relish the downtime, remember, summer also offers a unique opportunity to engage in activities that are not only productive but truly exciting and enjoyable. Forget [...]
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Students often have many misconceptions about waitlists, and this is a year where many more students may find themselves on one. Here’s what applicants need to know
The only thing more annoying than a four-year old incessantly asking you why is a twelve-year-old, impersonating a four-year old asking you why. Plus, they are faster, and not as easily distracted by a lollipop or cartoon. However, lately our ten-year old has come up with some pretty solid queries about how things work. Why are some metals [...]
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How to Master 4 Literary Devices for the ACT
Before sitting for the ACT, it is important to gain an understanding of common literary devices. The ability to identify, analyze and employ literary devices can help test-takers score their best on sections like ACT English, reading and writing. There are four literary devices that students should study before their ACT test date. Juxtaposition Irony Hyperbole Allusion [...]
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Is It Harder to Get Into College in 2021?
What students need to know about admissions, wait lists and acceptance rates The pandemic upended the college-admissions process this year. Here’s what students and their families need to know about admissions, wait lists and acceptance rates. The college-admissions process changed this year. Admissions officers typically review students’ grades, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, essays and [...]
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How to write a personal statement for Masters courses
How to write a personal statement for Masters courses A good personal statement can mean the difference between getting an offer and being rejected. Your personal statement should show us that you are the right person for the course. Planning your personal statement A personal statement is a piece of writing that you submit as [...]
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ACT Admits That Test-Optional Admissions Isn’t Going Away
ACT Admits That Test-Optional Admissions Isn't Going Away Janet Godwin, ACT's CEO, published a blog post Thursday that admitted that test-optional admissions policies are likely here to stay. "It is somewhat unlikely that institutions who adopted temporary or pilot test use policies in response to COVID will return to test-required in the near term," she wrote. Those [...]
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The Common App: Everything You Need to Know
Applying to college can be a tedious and stressful process for students and their parents. In addition to finishing their last year of high school, teens may also be juggling the SAT or ACT, college tours if available and applications for numerous schools. The Common Application, which is accepted by more than 900 schools, including some colleges located outside [...]
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Four ways to tour colleges at home
While students are at home and not able to tour colleges physically, there are different ways to get to know a college through their online resources and social media presences. Many schools are offering virtual tours, chats with admissions officers and current students, and other online options to help you get familiar with their school. [...]
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The Biggest Dos and Don’ts of College Admissions
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