Planning for college should start as early as the start of high school. Here is what you should be focusing on during each year to make sure you’re prepared for college success.
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Speed reading refers to being able to quickly absorb and understand written information. For most of us, speed reading is not natural, but it is something that we can all get better at. There are some techniques you can start using today to become a speed reader in no time.
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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand what you’re reading - this includes recalling information and the ability to make inferences and determine the bigger underlying messages contained within a text. Reading comprehension is the foundation of learning.
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How do you know if you should take the ACT or the SAT? We’ve put together a quiz to help you determine which test is going to be a better fit for you and your strengths. Check it out!
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It’s important for students to apply to multiple colleges. Furthermore, we think all students should apply to at least one “reach” school that may statistically be a stretch for admission. Here’s why.
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There are a few things you can work on while you wait for your college admissions results. This is a great time to apply for scholarships and work on your overall GPA and academic standing.
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Online learning is a powerful tool that has some significant advantages. At the top of this list is accessibility and availability.
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There are lots of ACT test dates to choose from. The December ACT test is a great option for these 3 reasons.
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College apps consist of many moving pieces. Deadlines are an important part of the whole process. Early action and early decision deadlines are much sooner than regular decision ones will be. But how do you know if early action or early decision will be a good idea for you? Here, we’ll walk you through the pros and cons of each route.
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Choosing a college to attend is a big life decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. We’ve combined the main factors that students should think about as they go through their college search journey.
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For students starting college in fall 2020, there are many unknowns because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is everything we currently know about how colleges are planning and preparing for fall 2020 semester.
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ACT has added three new national ACT test dates for fall 2020 in an effort to help all students wishing to take the ACT to do so. This change comes after the COVID-19 pandemic affected the April and June testing throughout much of the country.
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The ACT is onboarding some big changes to the ACT standardized exam. ACT announced three major changes that will go into effect starting next spring 2021: retaking individual test sections, including a superscore with student reports, and the option of taking the ACT online. Here, we’ll walk you through how these changes could affect your student’s ACT experience.
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Virtual college tours are allowing prospective students new ways to explore colleges and universities. For students stuck at home because of COVID-19, virtual college tours are a great tool to leverage as students prepare for their senior years.
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ACT exam plans for the summer of 2020 are still up in the air. Here is everything we know about what ACT is planning and how they are making decisions about whether or not to host ACT exams and how to do so in a safe and healthy way.
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Many high schoolers are preparing to take their AP Exams this month. With COVID-19 forcing schools to close their doors, the AP Exams have undergone some key changes to allow students to complete them from their homes. Here is what you need to know.
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Online learning is a great educational option for students throughout the United States. With all of the technology tools that exist, online learning has proven to be just as effective as in-person tutoring for many students. There are many reasons you might even consider online tutoring superior. Here are the 7 reasons we think online ACT test prep is better than in-person test prep.
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