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Oct 14

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How to get a perfect score on the ACT!

By Mahlena-Rae Johnson ACT, College Admissions

Over one million students take the ACT every year. On average, less than one-tenth of one percent of these students earn a perfect score on the exam. So how can you score a 36 on the ACT? It’s not impossible to get a perfect score, but it does require hard work. First, take a practice…

Sep 23

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What is a good GPA?

By Mahlena-Rae Johnson College Admissions, High School

3.0? 4.0? 5.0? Your grade point average is only one part of your college application. However, combined with a transcript detailing your high school coursework, this weighted or unweighted number tells an important story to college admissions committees. Your GPA suggests how well you will perform in college, based on how you have performed in…

Mar 20

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Helpful Tips On How To Maximize Your Spring Break!

By Eric Kim College Admissions, High School, Independent School Admissions

Spring break is right around the corner, and students are eagerly anticipating a week or two off from school. While this vacation can be a well-deserved chance for some R&R, it is also a wonderful opportunity for college-bound students to boost their academic resumes and put themselves in the right frame of mind. Here are…

Jan 23

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SAT vs ACT – Which Test Should You Take?

By Eric Kim ACT, College Admissions, SAT, Test Prep

It’s that time of the year again as many university admissions offices are now preparing for the incoming 2015-16 applicants. Most high school juniors will be taking a standardized test like the SAT or ACT to include with their college applications, and oftentimes have no idea which test they should take. Here are some factors…

Nov 05

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5 Questions: Ethan Sawyer – The College Essay Guy

By Arash Fayz College Admissions, Interviews with Educators

Ethan Sawyer has been helping students tell their stories for more than ten years and is the author of the Amazon bestseller College Essay Essentials, the #1 book on college essays. He has reached thousands of students and counselors through his webinars and workshops and has become a nationally recognized college essay expert and sought-after…