--- title: Brains and Brawn Blog | College (2) description: College | (2) --- # 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 (2) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/5%20Stress%20Relieving%20Steps%20For%20During%20College%20Admissions%20Crunch.png) [College,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college) [College Counseling,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-counseling) [Fitness,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/fitness) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [Health](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/health) ### [5 STRESS RELIEVING ACTIVITIES FOR THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/5-stress-relieving-activities-for-the-college-admissions-process) Jan 20, 2021 1:06:47 PM ***The college application season can be a very stressful time, from strenuous deadlines to waiting for decisions. This is why it is extremely important to have a few stress-reducing activities in your back pocket to keep your mental and physical health in check.*** [Katelyn Pramberger](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/katelyn-pramberger) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/5-stress-relieving-activities-for-the-college-admissions-process) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Timing%20Differences%20Between%20SAT%20and%20ACT.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) [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) ### [TIMING ON THE SAT AND ACT](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/timing-on-the-sat-and-act) Jan 19, 2021 3:25:47 PM The ACT and SAT are both *timed* standardized tests used for college admissions, so it’s really important to know how long you can afford to spend per question. Knowing the timing differences between the two tests can also be one factor you consider when choosing the right one for you. Additionally, make sure you do timed practice tests so you can work on time management and managing stress on the actual exam.    [Nandita Dey](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/nandita-dey) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/timing-on-the-sat-and-act) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Breathing%20Techniques%20for%20Test%20Anxiety.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) [Health,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/health) [AP Exams,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/ap-exams) [College Credit](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/college-credit) ### [Breathing Techniques for Test Anxiety](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/breathing-techniques-for-test-anxiety) Jan 15, 2021 2:30:39 PM ***A debrief on how test anxiety inhibits our performance and how breathing interventions before or during a test can recenter our focus *** [Camryn Corbin](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/camryn-corbin) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/breathing-techniques-for-test-anxiety) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/7%20Tips%20to%20Boost%20Performance%20on%20Test%20Day.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) [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) ### [7 Test Day Tips](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/7-test-day-tips) Jan 14, 2021 7:33:33 PM ***Taking a test soon? Find out tips for what you should do so that you can be prepared. *** [Isabel Sipkema](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/isabel-sipkema) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/7-test-day-tips) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/3-Pronged%20Approach%20to%20College%20Applications.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) ### [3 Pronged Approach to Schedule College Applications](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/3-pronged-approach-to-schedule-college-applications) Jan 13, 2021 4:53:14 PM ***Now that many of you are nearing the end of junior year, it is nearly time to think about college applications and how we will begin preparing for the beginning of senior year. It is extremely important to get ahead of college applications and this is why I have a 3-pronged approach to getting ahead before it is time to apply to schools. *** [Katelyn Pramberger](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/katelyn-pramberger) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/3-pronged-approach-to-schedule-college-applications) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Can%20You%20Take%20AP%20Exams%20Not%20Offered%20At%20Your%20School%3F.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) [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) ### [Can I take APs Exams Not Offered at My School?](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/can-i-take-aps-exams-not-offered-at-my-school) Jan 12, 2021 6:06:28 PM Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college-level courses that you can complete during high school. There are several perks to taking APs, such as boosting your GPA, showing colleges you can tackle rigorous coursework, and earning college credit that could save you thousands in tuition! Typically, you enroll and take AP classes that are offered at your school and then sit for the AP exams in May. However, some schools don’t offer the APs you want, you may not have room in your schedule, your school might not offer AP at all, or you may be homeschooled. Many students wonder whether they can take AP exams if they can't take the class, and the answer is yes! [Nandita Dey](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/nandita-dey) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/can-i-take-aps-exams-not-offered-at-my-school) ![](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/Reading%20vs%20Skimming%20SATACT%20Reading%20Section.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) [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) [Health](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/health) ### [Read or Skim the SAT/ACT Reading?](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/read-or-skim-the-sat/act-reading) Jan 8, 2021 2:52:46 PM 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.  [Nandita Dey](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/nandita-dey) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/read-or-skim-the-sat/act-reading) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Improve%20Your%20Study%20Retention.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) [Fitness,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/fitness) [Study,](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/study) [Health](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/tag/health) ### [The Impact of Exercise on Studying](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/the-impact-of-exercise-on-studying) Jan 7, 2021 4:13:28 PM **Use this tip to dramatically improve your memory retention after studying!** [Isabel Sipkema](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/isabel-sipkema) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/the-impact-of-exercise-on-studying) ![](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAESeP8yU4M.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) ### [Public vs Private Universities](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/public-vs-private-universities) Jan 6, 2021 11:59:15 AM ***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.*** [Katelyn Pramberger](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/author/katelyn-pramberger) [Read More](https://blog.brainsandbrawnllc.com/public-vs-private-universities)