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A New SAT is on the Horizon
A New SAT is on the Horizon
Best Study Strategies for Students Entering College
Adjusting to college can be hard, especially the jump from high school to more rigorous academics. This is why it is important to have a few study strategies under your belt to make sure you are on top of your work.
How to Show Demonstrated Interest to Prospective Colleges
Most students and families are aware that they need to have good grades, be involved in extracurriculars, and get good test scores to go to their choice college. However, one often overlooked factor is showing demonstrated interest. Demonstrated interest is essentially showing colleges you’re enthusiastic or have an interest in their school before you even send in your application. As college admissions get more competitive each year, particularly at selective universities, it’s in your best interest to do everything you can to increase your chances of getting into your dream school. The following are some ways that you can start showing demonstrated interest:
How AP Classes can help you get ahead in College.
Find out how beneficial AP scores can be when it comes to getting ahead in college credits and classes.
How to Get Involved in College
Entering a new and unknown campus can be very confusing and chaotic. Everyone is trying to find their place and it’s hard to figure out where to start to get involved. This is why it is important to know where to look to get involved on your college campus.
Different Ways to Pay for College
By: Mark Wilson, Yale '16. Director of Curriculum Development and Design
Guessing on the SAT and ACT
No matter how much you study, you’re going to come across some questions on the SAT and ACT that you just can’t figure out in a timely manner. In situations like these, it’s good to have a game plan on how to guess. Neither test penalizes you for guessing, so it’s always recommended to bubble in something! You never know, it may be your lucky day. Here are three guessing strategies that can increase your chances of getting questions correct.
AP Classes vs AP Scores
A debrief on how AP Classes can affect your college application more significantly than the AP score, and distinguishing the difference between
What is Need-Blind Financial Aid?
By: Isabel Sipkema, Biology and Educational Studies at Rhodes College ‘22
AP vs Honors Courses
The main thing that colleges look at is grades! It's important to choose the right classes and that you do very best in them. When you sign up for classes, your counselor might throw terms like “honors” and “AP” around. Both class types are more rigorous than the average high school curriculum, but there are some important differences.