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Jul 16

Common Mistakes Incoming Freshmen Make (and How to Avoid Them)

By Arash Fayz Accommodations, College Admissions, High School, Study Skills

Written by Adrianne Owings — Adrianne is a Senior Admissions Consultant for H&C Education and TV/film director, producer, writer, and actress currently based in LA. Starting college is an exciting time for many students but can also feel overwhelming. Rather than worrying about planning the next four years, focus on making the most of your…

Mar 05

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How to Advocate for Yourself: Skills Every Student Needs

By Jeff B. Accommodations, Elementary School, Learning Differences, Middle School, Study Skills

Introduction While most students and parents are aware of the basic skills a student needs to succeed in an academic setting, such as study habits, dedication, and critical thinking skills, one important skill that many people overlook is self-advocacy. Self-advocacy may mean different things for different students depending on where they are in their academic…

Aug 12

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High School Stress Management: Practical Tips for Teens to Thrive Academically and Emotionally

By Tyler Sage Accommodations, ACT, AP Exams, College Admissions, High School, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

Stress. You know the feeling. You’ve planned and prepped everything, yet you still get that sinking sensation that there’s too much to do and not enough time. Studying, practice, APs, exams, leadership roles, college essays – it feels like Tetris on hard mode, with tasks stacking up, and yet one more thing thrown your way…

Feb 06

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The Digital SAT Test-Taking Experience and Recent Practice Test Updates

By Katherine Friedman Accommodations, ACT, College Admissions, High School, Practice Tests, SAT, Study Skills, Test Prep

Unlike the ACT, which is in transition, the SAT has already gone fully digital. Fortunately, you can download the actual Bluebook app on which you will take the test and access free official practice tests with the same format and types of questions. On test day, you will either use your own device (with all…

Feb 04

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Paper or Digital ACT? Navigating the Digital ACT in a Time of Transition

By Katherine Friedman Accommodations, ACT, College Admissions, High School, SAT, Study Skills, Test Prep

While the SAT has already gone fully digital, the ACT is in the middle of its transition to digital testing. Starting this April (2025), test takers in the United States can choose to take the ACT on the computer or on paper. Both tests must be taken at a school or test center using the…