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Everything You Need To Know About Magoosh
A play on the Persian word magush, meaning a learned, wise and generous person, Magoosh is a 100% online test preparation company, offering prep programs for some of the most widely taken standardized tests, such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, Praxis, TOEFL and IELTS. Amidst numerous other companies offering similar services online,… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About PrepScholar
If you’ve been through or currently are in the college admission process, PrepScholar might sound familiar. Known for its SAT and ACT test preparatory programs, PrepScholar is also a one-stop shop for some of the most widely taken standardized tests, such as the PSAT, GRE, GMAT and TOEFL, as well as assistance with the process… Read More
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How to Choose a College That’s the Right Fit for You
It would be a lie to say there aren’t times when the college search is stressful and anxiety-inducing. But, more often, it should be exciting and liberating. If you’re a traditional student, the college search is your first step into freedom. Searching for colleges gives you the opportunity to take a thrilling glimpse into what… Read More
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Poor & Minority Students Are Fueling College Enrollment, But There’s a Problem
College enrollment has increased tremendously over the past 20 years, “almost exclusively” due to a surge in low-income and minority students, according to a 2019 Pew Research Center study. The study found that out of the nearly 20 million undergraduate students in the 2015-16 academic year, 47 percent were “non-white” and 31 percent were in… Read More
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The Best SAT Subject Tests Prep Courses
Updated April 5, 2022 The SAT Subject Tests, or SAT IIs, are college admission tests that test your knowledge of specific subjects on a high school level. There are a total of 20 different subjects in five general areas: English, history, languages, math and science. Lasting an hour, each test is scored on a 200–800… Read More
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What Are Colleges Looking for in Application Essays?
After four years of classes and multiple Saturdays spent taking the SAT or ACT, the college application essay may seem like a big drag. But don’t give up now. Essays are a very important factor in the college admissions process, as they are your opportunity to set yourself apart from the crowd and show college… Read More
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Are ‘Adversity Scores’ the Solution to Biased College Admissions?
The College Board has just revealed that it will attach an “adversity score” to every student who takes the SAT. That way, college and university admissions departments can better understand applicants’ social and economic backgrounds. Each SAT taker’s “adversity score” will be a number between one to 100. The scores are calculated by using 15… Read More
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The Best ACT Prep Courses in 2024
Like the SAT, the ACT (American College Test) tests the most basic skills in reading, math, science and writing that are required for college level education. It is typically taken by students in their junior year of high school. While there are more test-optional schools than before, the ACT is hardly going away anytime soon.… Read More
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The Pros and Cons of Applying Early Decision and Early Action
There is more than one way to apply to college. Aside from Regular Decision, applicants may also have the option of applying Early Decision or Early Action. For many applicants, choosing to take one of these non-traditional paths to enrollment can be very beneficial — and even improve their chances of acceptance. But for others,… Read More
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ACT vs SAT: What’s the Difference?
The ACT and SAT are standardized tests administered by ACT.org and the College Board, respectively, to gauge your level of college readiness. The ACT is scored on a 1-36 point scale, while the SAT is scored on a 400-1600 point scale. Although more institutions are adopting test-optional admission policies, millions of students are still taking… Read More
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The Best SAT Prep Courses in 2024
If you are still in high school, especially in the junior year, the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is most likely on your mind. The SAT tests the most basic skills in reading, math and writing that are required for college level education. Although there are more test-optional schools than before, the SAT is hardly going… Read More
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Cash Incentives and Campus Coaches Improve Free Community College Programs
Adding cash incentives and educational support systems to existing College Promise programs increases community college students’ likelihood to stay in school and excel, according to a study conducted by MDRC, a non-partisan education and social research organization. Since 2014, individuals on both sides of the political spectrum have gathered in support of making community college… Read More
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What Are Colleges Looking for in Applicants?
For aspiring college-goers, few things are more stressful than the college application process. From a young age, students are pressured to maintain a good grade point average (GPA), earn high test scores and still fit in time for extracurriculars — so, one day, they can experience the relief of opening a college acceptance letter. But,… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About the Common App
There’s nothing more tedious, repetitive and especially expensive than having to fill out a separate college application with mostly the same information for every college you want to apply. But thank goodness for the Common Application, or the Common App for short. Established in 1975, the Common App is a one-stop shop to build a… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About ACT Scores
The ACT is a two-hour, 55 minutes exam with Math, Reading, English and Science sections. It also has a 40-minute optional Essay section. The ACT and SAT exams each have their own unique challenges, and students may be more suited to one over the other. For the key differences between the two exams, check this… Read More
