--- title: Brains and Brawn Blog | College Credit description: College Credit | --- # 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 about: ## College Credit ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Best%20Study%20Strategies%20For%20Adjusting%20to%20College-1.png) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [College Credit,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) [Test Prep](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/test-prep) ### [Best Study Strategies for Students Entering College](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/best-study-strategies-for-students-entering-college) Apr 8, 2021 4:57:13 PM 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. [Katelyn Pramberger](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/katelyn-pramberger) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/best-study-strategies-for-students-entering-college) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/How%20to%20Show%20Demonstrated%20Interest%20in%20Prospective%20Colleges.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [College Credit,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) [Test Prep](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/test-prep) ### [How to Show Demonstrated Interest to Prospective Colleges](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/how-to-show-demonstrated-interest-to-prospective-colleges) Mar 19, 2021 3:13:38 PM 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: [Nandita Dey](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/nandita-dey) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/how-to-show-demonstrated-interest-to-prospective-colleges) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Using%20AP%20Classes%20to%20Get%20Ahead%20In%20College.png) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [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) ### [How AP Classes can help you get ahead in College.](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/how-ap-classes-can-help-you-get-ahead-in-college) Mar 10, 2021 2:30:06 PM *Find out how beneficial AP scores can be when it comes to getting ahead in college credits and classes. * [Isabel Sipkema](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/isabel-sipkema) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/how-ap-classes-can-help-you-get-ahead-in-college) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/AP%20Tests%20vs%20AP%20Courses.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Need Based Financial Aid,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/need-based-financial-aid) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [AP Classes vs AP Scores](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/ap-classes-vs-ap-scores) Feb 5, 2021 2:48:31 PM ***A debrief on how AP Classes can affect your college application more significantly than the AP score, and distinguishing the difference between*** [Camryn Corbin](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/camryn-corbin) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/ap-classes-vs-ap-scores) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/WHAT%20IS%20NEED-BLIND%20FINANCIAL%20AID.png) [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) [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) [College Credit,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) [tutoring,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/tutoring) [Test Prep](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/test-prep) ### [What is Need-Blind Financial Aid?](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/what-is-need-blind-financial-aid) Feb 4, 2021 4:06:35 PM ***By: Isabel Sipkema, Biology and Educational Studies at Rhodes College ‘22*** [Isabel Sipkema](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/isabel-sipkema) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/what-is-need-blind-financial-aid) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/What%20is%20the%20Difference%20in%20an%20AP%20and%20Honors%20Class%3F.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [College Credit,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) [tutoring,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/tutoring) [Test Prep](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/test-prep) ### [AP vs Honors Courses](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/ap-vs-honors-courses) Feb 2, 2021 1:07:43 PM 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.  [Nandita Dey](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/nandita-dey) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/ap-vs-honors-courses) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Different%20ways%20to%20Apply%20to%20College.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [SAT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/sat) [Scholarship,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/scholarship) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) [Test Prep](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/test-prep) ### [Different Ways to Apply and Applying Early](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/different-ways-to-apply-and-applying-early) Jan 27, 2021 1:47:23 PM ***All of the application deadlines can get confusing. This is why it is quintessential to know the differences between the ways in which you can apply and the benefits of applying early.*** [Katelyn Pramberger](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/katelyn-pramberger) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/different-ways-to-apply-and-applying-early) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Why%20is%20the%20ACT%20Right%20For%20you%3F.png) [High School,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/high-school) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [ACT,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/act) [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) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [Why is the ACT the right test for you?](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/why-is-the-act-the-right-test-for-you) Jan 26, 2021 1:25:17 PM The ACT and SAT are two of the most common standardized tests for college admissions. One of the things we stress at Brains and Brawn is choosing the right test for you! Everyone’s different, so some students may do better on one test than the other. The best way to figure which one works best for you is to take a practice test from each test and then compare your scores and how you felt about each one. However, the information below can be helpful if you’re in crunch for time or are just curious about what makes the ACT unique.  [Nandita Dey](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/nandita-dey) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/why-is-the-act-the-right-test-for-you) ![](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/How%20and%20Who%20to%20Ask%20for%20Letters%20of%20Recommendation.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) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN ASKING FOR TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/what-to-consider-when-asking-for-teacher-recommendations) Jan 22, 2021 1:32:00 PM ***Some tips and information that will help with the process of how to ask teachers to write recommendations for you*** [Camryn Corbin](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/camryn-corbin) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/what-to-consider-when-asking-for-teacher-recommendations)