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A New SAT is on the Horizon

Find out how beneficial AP scores can be when it comes to getting ahead in college credits and classes. 

By: Isabel Sipkema, Biology and Educational Studies at Rhodes College ‘22

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. 

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. 

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.

Some tips and information that will help with the process of how to ask teachers to write recommendations for you

Unsure if you should take the SAT/ACT writing or not? Read this article to figure out what you should do!

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.