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»   Choosing Your Classes
»   Test Prep Survival: SAT, ACT, and PSAT/NMSQT
»   Applying Early: Your Options Defined
»   Increase Your Chances of Winning Scholarships

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Now’s the time to form good college planning habits for the year. Get grade-specific timelines for students and parents.
Seniors: There is still time to improve your SAT and ACT scores. Make sure you’re ready.
Applying for early decision? Don’t leave your admission essay to the last minute.

Choosing Your Classes
By Howard and Matthew Greene - When asked about the number one factor in college admission, many students are not aware that colleges overwhelmingly say it’s a rigorous high school curriculum. Full Story »

Test Prep Survival: SAT, ACT, and PSAT/NMSQT
Standardized tests play an important role in the admission process…and you can get through them! Full Story »

Applying Early: Your Options Defined
Do you have your heart set on a certain college and want to know ASAP if you’ll get in? Admission strategies known as Early Options allow you to find out sooner, rather than later, if you’ve made the cut. Full Story »

Increase Your Chances of Winning Scholarships
Think you have to be the star quarterback or have straight A's to get a scholarship? Think again. Full Story »

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