--- title: Brains and Brawn Blog | Soleil description: Soleil Kelly, Mathematics & Economics at Vanderbilt University, 2023 --- # Brains and Brawn Blog Select Category ACT AP Exams College College Counseling College Credit Financial Aid Fitness Health High School Need Based Financial Aid SAT Scholarship Study Test Prep tutoring Volunteering Posts by: ## Soleil Soleil Kelly, Mathematics & Economics at Vanderbilt University, 2023 ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAE3D-7fyNI.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [Test Prep](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/test-prep) ### [A New SAT is on the Horizon](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/a-new-sat-is-on-the-horizon) Jan 31, 2022 6:48:16 PM **A New SAT is on the Horizon** ![Soleil](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) [Soleil](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/soleil) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/a-new-sat-is-on-the-horizon) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/5%20Tips%20to%20Boost%20Your%20ACT%20Science%20Score.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [Volunteering,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/volunteering) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/financial-aid) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [5 Tips for the ACT Science Section](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/5-tips-for-the-act-science-section) Jan 25, 2021 6:26:15 PM **ACT Science is probably the most dreaded section on any standardized test. It is unlike any other section or exam that you have taken before. But with good study practices and employing a few special tactics, it can easily become the easiest for you.** ![Soleil](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) [Soleil](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/soleil) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/5-tips-for-the-act-science-section) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/5%20Tips%20to%20Boost%20SATACT%20Math.png) ### [5 STEPS To Boost SAT/ACT MATH](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/5-steps-to-boost-sat/act-math) Jan 18, 2021 3:42:37 PM **Many students look at math as the bane of their academic existence. So having to take a nearly 2-hour long test just on math can be an extremely daunting (and honestly annoying) task. But, if you go into your study sessions with the right strategies on your side and a good attitude, you can easily maximize each study session to get your best score possible!** ![Soleil](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) [Soleil](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/soleil) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/5-steps-to-boost-sat/act-math) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Maximize%20Your%20Scholarship%20Dollars.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [Volunteering,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/volunteering) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [Need Based Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/need-based-financial-aid) [Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/financial-aid) [Study](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) ### [Maximize Your College Scholarship Dollars](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/maximize-your-college-scholarship-dollars) Jan 11, 2021 3:49:45 PM **College is most young adult’s first big financial decision. This choice that students make at 17 or 18-year-olds can affect them financially for decades to come. ** ![Soleil](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) [Soleil](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/soleil) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/maximize-your-college-scholarship-dollars) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Dos%20and%20Donts%20of%20Test%20Prep.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [Volunteering,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/volunteering) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Scholarship](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) ### [The Do's and Don'ts of Building an SAT Study Schedule](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-building-an-sat-study-schedule) Jan 4, 2021 1:19:37 PM **The SAT is an extremely daunting test and everywhere you look there are different recommendations for the best way to get a great score. In reality, the best way to do that is to build a schedule that fits your personality and lifestyle and STICK TO IT! Here are a few do’s and don’ts when it comes to building your SAT study schedule.** ![Soleil](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) [Soleil](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/soleil) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-building-an-sat-study-schedule) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Three%20Ways%20to%20Volunteer%20in%20High%20School.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [Volunteering,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/volunteering) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) ### [3 Ways to Start Volunteering in High School](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/3-ways-to-start-volunteering-in-high-school) Dec 21, 2020 10:58:37 AM **There is no doubt that volunteerism is an important aspect of a college application. It shows that you have interests and passions outside of academics. However, it can be tough to figure out where that passion lies as a young adult. Here are three ways to start volunteering while in high school.** ![Soleil](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) [Soleil](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/soleil) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/3-ways-to-start-volunteering-in-high-school) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image-1.jpg) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [tutoring,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/tutoring) [Test Prep](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/test-prep) ### [5 Steps to Find Your Dream College](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/blog/2020/12/14/5-steps-to-find-your-dream-college) Dec 14, 2020 12:00:00 AM ***Trying to identify the perfect school for you is often a daunting task. Especially right now when travel is difficult, it is extremely important to have a set of...*** ![Soleil](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) [Soleil](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/soleil) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/blog/2020/12/14/5-steps-to-find-your-dream-college)