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Should You Take the SAT® or ACT®? What’s the Difference?
August 28, 2016, 05:48 PM
An important part of college admission is standardized testing. But when it comes to the SAT® or ACT®, which one should you take? Most, but not all, colleges will accept both the SAT® and ACT®, but check with the schools on your love list and apply accordingly. We recommend taking both exams to...
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Using A Calculator on The New SAT®’s Math Section
August 24, 2016, 04:45 PM
A common question that SAT® test takers have is whether or not they can use a calculator on the math section of the exam. Since there are 58 questions on the math section, knowing if you can use a calculator (and what type of calculator) is important. The answer is yes, but with...
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Upcoming SAT® Exam Test Dates
August 24, 2016, 03:51 PM
Wondering when the next SAT® is, and when the registration deadlines are? Here are this year's test dates, regular registration deadlines, late registration deadlines, and online score report dates. These test dates below have been officially confirmed by the College Board, and are all for the new SAT®, which began being administered in...
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Easy Ways to Stay Safe on Campus
August 18, 2016, 03:51 PM
It doesn't matter if you're a man or woman, young or old, straight or gay, or any other combination of amazingness that makes the world unique, you deserve to be safe. Campus violence can happen to anyone, anywhere, and it's up to you to make smart decisions to protect yourself in the best...
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3 Tips to Make Sure You Pick the Right Major
August 10, 2016, 11:20 AM
Picking the right college major is important for so many reasons. Switching later in your education can delay graduation, increase costs and ultimately have a large impact on your happiness. You’ve heard the general tips: play to your strengths, study what you love and aim for degrees that will actually get you hired, but...
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Study Tips for the Socially Inclined Student
August 03, 2016, 11:45 AM
You're going to school to get an education, and with that comes the (sometimes unfortunate) task of studying so you can make sure you make the grade. It might sound simple, but once you get going, you'll make friends, find clubs, have parties, and basically take on a billion things that have nothing to...
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Stretching Your Cents on a Tight College Budget
July 28, 2016, 10:18 AM
Everybody knows it's tough to keep a dollar when you're on a tight budget. As a college freshman, you'll quickly figure out what it feels like to be living with confined finances. Here are a few ways you can stretch your cents while living on a strict college budget:Set Up a Savings Account. Sure,...
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Campus Living: Small Spaces with Big Opportunities
July 20, 2016, 08:17 AM
It's no secret that campus living can feel confined and cramped at times. You've packed up everything you hold dear, shoved it into a car, and made a place for it in your new pad. Although you may have thought you didn't really have much to take with you, confined spaces will tell you...
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The Most Unexpected Things About College
July 13, 2016, 01:10 PM
What kind of world awaits you when you head off to college? Who knows?! It's a great big world out there, and the first year is full of surprises. Don't be surprised if the three or four years that follow are just as filled with phenomenal finds and secrets to self-discovery.Here are some...
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The Best Things About College
July 06, 2016, 02:12 PM
Heading to college this fall? Leaving your high school life in search of adventure on a university campus can be both scary and exciting, but there are so many things to do, you won't even remember any anxiety that you once had once you get there.This is a time when you get to explore...
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