Brains and Brawn Blog

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. 

The Reading sections on the ACT and SAT can be daunting. You have to read and comprehend several passages, understand the questions, watch out for trick answers, make sure your answer is supported by the passage, and also keep an eye on the time! The last part, time, often gives many students trouble. One reason for this is that they don’t know the difference between “reading” and “skimming.” It’s important to figure out which method works best for you so that you can finish in time and get the right answer. 

Use this tip to dramatically improve your memory retention after studying!

There are many misconceptions about public vs private universities. Many students think that private universities are the same as private high schools and tend to stray away from them. I am here to clarify the difference between the two and help you decide which type of university is right for you.

The SAT and ACT are both accepted standardized tests for admission to every college in the US, so we highly recommend that you figure out which test is best for you! One way to do that is to compare the math sections and figure out which one complements your strengths the most. You could take practice tests from each test and try to figure it out on your own. Or you can read on to find out some of the major differences between the SAT math and ACT math!

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.

An explanation of what need-based aid is and how it affects your college decision process 

Taking an exam soon? Here are tips on how to find the right balance to prepare for the exam. 

College searches can be very difficult to navigate. There are 5,300 colleges/universities in the country so how many should you pick?! I am here to tell you how many to apply to and what type of colleges to apply to.

You finally made it to test day! On this big day, you should be completely focused on the test in front of you. To avoid last minute stress, take a moment to pack the night before. Here are a few things you’ll need to bring with you: