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Good question. I mean, obviously, the tests change every year, but we can logically look at each section, as well as previous tests and give it...

When it comes to taking notes in high school, you often have to take them using a pen and paper, so we’ll stick to...

If you want to go above and beyond most of your peers, consider getting a jumpstart on your classes before they start. After all, many...

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When it comes to the SAT and ACT, high scores mean a greater chance getting into a college or university. Although there are many other...

You’ll have several presentations to make throughout your undergraduate years, but the prospect of public speaking combined with academic stress can terrify students. Here are...

Although you faced important exams in high school, college or university finals are more stressful and require more studying. Finals can make or break your campus...

Living in a dorm is a part of the quintessential campus experience, but movies and television shows have perpetuated a few misconceptions about dorm life...

A college or university tour will highlight the best things that a campus has to offer. You should ask questions beyond what’s presented in order to get...

Winter break are made of a few wonderful weeks of rest, catching up with family and meeting up with friends. Still, there’s plenty of preparation to...

Optimizing your study strategies can save hours of precious time. Studying efficiently will alleviate stress and leave you with more free time. Here are some...

Of all the factors that can make or break your first semester of living on campus, your roommate is among the most important. Just like your classes...

You only get one freshman orientation, so you want to go with an open mind and enthusiasm. It’s a new and busy process, but making...

Many students expect to graduate from a college or university in four years, but, for a majority of students, that’s not the case. Did you...

You’re bound to make a lot of new friends in an undergraduate program, yet your peers aren’t the only ones on campus you should form...

Whether you’re studying in high school or an undergraduate program, group assignments are common. It can be intimidating to let others determine part of your...

Many potential artists pursue degrees in visual art or design at colleges or universities that offer non-related programs. Also, many schools allow students to pursue a...

Preparing for the ACT and SAT takes months. Students read and take practice tests, go to SAT prep classes and sometimes hire tutors to walk them through the process. For...

The sooner you decide on a major, the sooner you can land internships and ready yourself for a job by the time you graduate from a...

For decades, anxious teenagers and their parents complained about the inability to take the SAT and ACT in summer. Finally, the test makers listened. Now...

So you moved in, said sweet goodbyes to your family and finally met your new roommate. Your freshman year is in full swing, yet there...

Many high school students wonder about the importance of Advanced Placement (AP) classes and test scores when applying to an undergraduate program. The answer largely depends on...

Some students experience senioritis after they submit their college or university applications. They will cut themselves slack after months of hard work in an...

It’s not uncommon for students with a learning disability to earn an undergraduate degree. One in five freshmen (22%) in a nationwide UCLA survey said...

Roughly three million college or university students have some type of learning disability, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. What is remarkable...

What makes a university a research university? It's all about how the school prioritizes research, undergraduates and graduates. Read on to learn everything you need...

Most students seeking a bachelor’s degree attend a university, not a college. Although Americans use the words university and college interchangeably, they are starkly different in many respects. When exploring your...

Students whose passions intersect in unrepresented ways sometimes create their own majors. By combining classes from various departments and proposing plans to their colleges or...

There are tempting benefits to taking some of your college classes online—taking tests at home in your pajamas, listening to lectures as you do...

For high school students who want to earn some academic credit before college, taking summer classes at an established university is a great way...

The College Board made dramatic changes to the SAT and a slew of prep books are promising students success on the redesigned exam. Students should...

If you benefit from live, discussion-based explanations and visual tutorials when studying, online SAT prep classes might be your best chance of improving your score...

If you'll be a junior or haven’t yet finished your junior year, follow our advice for using this time to impress colleges and universities.

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The option to take a class online is a somewhat new idea. As a result, there are a lot of opinions regarding the quality...

Although earning a double major requires more work, you can walk away with two degrees. Take a look at these subjects that pair well...

International students must be able to listen, read, write and speak English well, or they will not be successful at a U.S. college or...

If you’re like many teenagers, your college goal is getting admitted.  What is far more important, however, is succeeding academically once the admission process is...

If you want to be successful in college and after you graduate, you need to start college with a blueprint for your life. As soon...

By your junior year of high school, you could have the option to study abroad or work as an intern. Opportunities like these often are during...

If you recently took the PSAT, you were introduced to the world of standardized test scores. Even though scores come with explanation cards, the...

Standardized testing is a way of life in the academic world, especially for those pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. The SAT and ACT can...

The first step in achieving success after high school is to figure out which learning styles work the best for you. In order to...

These 12 test-taking tips will help you get a better score on the ACT, SAT and other college admissions tests.

1.Practice, practice, practice. Practice...

Admissions test scores can affect whether a student is admitted to selective colleges or qualifies for academic scholarships. Students with higher test scores are...

High school students are given plenty of opportunities to jumpstart their college career. There are so many ways to get ahead that it can...

Taking advanced placement (AP) classes can have big advantages. AP classes demonstrate to schools that you're a hard worker and high academic achiever. They're...

Our college expert Mark Kantrowitz answers your questions about college and financial aid.

Q: How do you raise your GPA over 4.0? Some people...

Textbooks are a sore subject for most college students, as they're known for being expensive, and some students complain that their professors barely use the...

College is exciting for a lot of reasons; you’re on your own, you feel like an adult and you’re meeting new people and learning new...

Community colleges offer plenty of benefits; the costs are far below what you’d pay at a private school and often in-state public schools, they’re close to home and they...

Have you thought about your freshman year goals yet? Maybe you haven’t, or maybe your main objective was just finding your classes the first week...

No matter if you're taking your finals or midterms, it’s important to do well on these tests! So here are some tips to ensure that you...

Do you know your grade point average (GPA)? If you can’t answer that question off the top of your head, you aren’t paying enough attention...

Private vs. public, junior college vs. four-year university, for-profit vs. non-profit; this college jargon is enough to make anyone’s head spin! Here’s a rundown of...

Chances are, you’ve thought about your college major. But what about your minor? While it’s not typically required to graduate, getting a minor in college...

Some of us are certain we want to be doctors or lawyers from a very young age. But what if you’re not one of those...

You know your academic history is a big factor in whether or not you’ll get into your dream school. So how can you choose classes...

You've heard it since elementary school: plagiarism is never acceptable. But knowing it's wrong doesn't mean you haven't done it-many of us don't fully understand...

Even if it’s too late to sign up for any AP classes this year, it’s worth talking to your counselor about putting them on your...

Exams can cause tremendous stress. Not knowing what to expect and how you’ll end up doing can be nerve-wracking. Have no fear! You will feel...