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Why Your College Application Essay is Crucial!
May 23, 2025
GPA, test scores, service hours – so much of a student’s experience gets reduced to numbers. These numbers are used to rank and compare kids, to define their capabilities and suggest the limits of their potential. It’s easy to see why some rising seniors dread their college applications: they feel…
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GPA, test scores, service hours – so much of a student’s experience gets reduced to numbers. These...
Since the College Board announced its switch to a digital test, ACT Inc. has been trying its best to...
For many English Language Learners (ELL), the SAT Reading and Writing can be particularly daunting. The...
Starting in February of 2024, students will have the option to take the ACT online on a computer at an...
This year, juniors took the digital PSAT in October. As promised, scores are available earlier than ever....
PSAT season is around the corner, and this year students will take the new digital test on the College...
What makes a good essay topic? In general, avoid focusing on negative experiences, the things that happen...
What is a “good” SAT score? The CollegeBoard defines benchmark scores for both the Math and Evidence-Based...
Official SAT Test Dates 2023-2024 August 26th, 2023 October 7th, 2023 November 4th, 2023 December 2nd,...
ACT VS Digital SAT Want to know the difference between the ACT and NEW digital SAT? Read some of our...
UT ADMISSIONS: THE IMPORTANCE OF AN EXPANDED RESUME The University of Texas at Austin is one of the most...
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS RECOMMENDED TIMELINE The key to not getting overwhelmed with the college admissions...
The SAT is changing–a lot! Here’s an overview of the new digital format, followed by an in-depth...
The SAT is finally going digital! Beginning in the fall of 2023 for PSAT, and in the spring of 2024 for...
How many sections are on the SAT? As everyone knows, there are four sections on the SAT–except...
With the lack of widespread availability for SAT and ACT tests in the last year, many rising Seniors...
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS RECOMMENDED TIMELINE FALL SOPHOMORE YEAR – Focus on making wise academic choices,...
This week the College Board announced that it was doing away with the optional essay portion of the SAT...
Completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) doesn’t have to be confusing....
The SAT and ACT are typically offered a combined number of fourteen times during a given school year....
Do you have questions about National Merit and the PSAT? Read on to learn more about what National Merit...
With the unprecedented cancellations of SAT and ACT tests this spring, many rising seniors are wondering...
College Admission Test Cancellations It may seem difficult to plan for college when everything keeps...
Our current situation is a worldwide health crisis. The word crisis comes with a host of negative feelings:...
With spring tests cancelled, and students unsure when (or if) they’ll be returning to school this semester,...
College Board (the producer of the SAT) and ACT, Inc. (the producer of the ACT) regularly compete as...
Congratulations to the class of 2018! In the last two years, More Than A Teacher worked with over 2,000...
Some of you may have heard about ACT Academy, the new, free, targeted online preparation for the ACT....
photo credit: 57_365 by Alba Estevez G via Flickr (CC BY 2.0) The College Board is singing the praises...
no more tests 05.30.09 [150] by timlewisnm via Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0).jpgExciting news! The College Board...
Scantron-Optical-Scan-Exam-and-Pencil-by-Natalie-Freitas-via-Flickr-CC-BY-SA-2.0 Since the release of...
Project 365 #147- 270509 Testing Times Ahead by Pete via Flickr (CC BY 2.0) Scores for the first new...
Image from: https://flic.kr/p/zVam1A As the country’s most selective schools become ever more selective, some...
The new SAT debut is around the corner! On March 5th, the official test will be given for the first time....
Scantron-Optical-Scan-Exam-and-Pencil-by-Natalie-Freitas-via-Flickr-CC-BY-SA-2.0 With the October...
Students tell me all the time: “I suck at math.” I can sympathize. I sucked at math in high...
The new SAT Study Guide comes out tomorrow. We got an advance copy. Here’s the scoop. The...
no more tests 05.30.09 [150] by timlewisnm via Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0).jpgToday the College Board released...
Whether you’re taking the SAT, the ACT, or Algebra II, it’s a good idea to always show your...
Parents often ask for “tips and tricks” to help their students ace the Reading portion of...
Scantron-Optical-Scan-Exam-and-Pencil-by-Natalie-Freitas-via-Flickr-CC-BY-SA-2.0 Exciting news! The College...
Note: This article is about the current SAT. For info on the redesigned SAT coming in 2016, click here....
Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. –Vince Lombardi The only way...
Note: this post has been updated to reflect recent changes to the ACT essay. This is the sixth in a six-part...
This is the fifth in a six-part series on the ACT. Read: Part 1 – Intro, Part 2 – English,...
This is the fourth in a six-part series on the ACT. Read: Part 1 – Intro, Part 2 – English,...
This is the third in a six-part series on the ACT. Read: Part 1 – Intro, Part 2 – English....
This is the second in a six-part series on the ACT. Read: Part 1 – Intro The first section of every...
This is the first in a six-part series on the ACT. Note: The SAT referred to in this article is the current...
This is our second post about the upcoming changes to the SAT. To read the first post, click here. Last...
Note: the SAT referred to in this article is the current version. For information on the 2016 relaunch,...
In the spring of 2016, the College Board will launch the redesigned SAT. What will change? The short...
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