For 30 years, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has been used by universities across the country to determine how much federal aid a student qualifies for. However, in 2020, the federal government voted on a measure
CollegeBoard is launching the digital SAT! Have you heard? The SAT and PSAT are going digital! Starting this October, rising juniors will take the digital PSAT as the qualifying test for the National Merit Society and all administrations starting
The ruling by the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Affirmative Action has prompted many questions about what this will mean for students of color. While this policy has been widely contested for decades, there have been some clear benefits because
Writing a stellar college essay is an incredibly important part of the college application process. It’s a moment when you can pull back the curtain and really show admissions officers who you are and how you’ve become the person you
Standardized tests, such as the SAT and the ACT, are meant to be a way to evaluate students on a level playing field, as opposed to only using a student’s transcripts. However, it’s important to note that test scores aren’t
Standardized testing is one of the pieces that make up a college application. It can often feel like the most important piece, and as such, parents and students truly feel the pressure to spend endless hours practicing in order to
There’s no bad time to get started with the college process, but starting early definitely works in your favor. There are numerous steps involved, including course selection, maintaining good grades, standardized testing, and college selection, just to name a few.
The ACT and SAT are two of the most commonly taken college entrance exams. Both exams are used to assess a student’s knowledge and ability to succeed in college. As such, it is important to understand the differences between the
Recently, our friends at Everydae wanted to ask about how to come up with a great idea for a college essay. Here's the opening of their blog on the topic along with a link to the recommendation that I made
Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “active” as “characterized by action rather than by contemplation or speculation.” This period of quarantine during this pandemic has taught me many valuable lessons, but none more important than the recognition of the value that
