--- title: Brains and Brawn Blog | Test Prep description: Test Prep | --- # 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: ## Test Prep ![](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/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/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/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)