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Choosing A College? Twentysomethings Reflect

Choosing A College? Twentysomethings Reflect

Some twentysomethings reflect on choosing their colleges

College AdmissionsValerie ErdeApril 8, 2024College Admissions, College Tours, College Lists, College

Real College Supplements That Worked: Brown University

Real College Supplements That Worked: Brown University

These Brown supplements delve into physics, fast fashion, and LA walks.

College Admissions, College Essays & SupplementsValerie ErdeApril 5, 2024Brown University, College Essay, College Admissions, College Application Essay

College Essays That Worked: Ohio State

This student demonstrates insight and growth in her college essay.

College Admissions, College Essays & SupplementsValerie ErdeMarch 21, 2024Ohio State

College Admissions & Standardized Testing News 2024

College Admissions & Standardized Testing News 2024

Standardized testing and college admissions news and trends 2024

College AdmissionsValerie ErdeMarch 12, 2024College Admissions, Standardized tests, Test Optional, AP Exams

Why You Need To keep Up In Math Class

Keeping up in math class is your best test prep strategy.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, College AdmissionsValerie ErdeNovember 9, 2023ACT Math, SAT, SAT Math, Digital SAT Math, Digital SAT

Competition To Get Into Selective College Clubs

Competition To Get Into Selective College Clubs

The importance of strong communication skills doesn’t end once you get in.

College Admissions, College Essays & Supplements, Summer Programs & ActivitiesValerie ErdeApril 10, 2023college clubs, internships

What You Need To Know About The Digital SAT: Math

What You Need To Know About The Digital SAT: Math

Is the new digital SAT math section easier? Not necessarily.

SAT, ACT & SAT Math, SAT MathValerie ErdeMarch 28, 2023SAT, Digital SAT, Digital SAT Math, Desmos calculator

Test Optional? It Depends

Higher reported median ACT and SAT scores are inflated.

College Admissions, ACT & SAT, ACT, SAT, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeMarch 2, 2023Test Optional, ACT or SAT, SAT, College Board, College Test Prep, Standardized tests

College Essays That Worked: Indiana University

College Essays That Worked: Indiana University

Add another layer to your activities for your college essay.

College Admissions, College Essays & SupplementsValerie ErdeSeptember 27, 2022College Essay, College Admissions, College Application Essay, Indiana Kelley School

Real College Essays That Worked: Yale

How to address profound ideas in your college essay.

College Essays & SupplementsValerie ErdeSeptember 27, 2022College Essay, College Admissions, College Application Essay, Yale, College

The Myth Of The "Bad Tester"

There’s really no such thing as a bad tester.

Academic Performance, ACT & SAT, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeJune 15, 2022Standardized tests, academic help

Anxiety and Standardized Testing

Overcome test anxiety by understanding the cause.

Academic Performance, ACT & SAT, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeJune 15, 2022Standardized tests, test taking skills

Real College Supplements That Work: Yale

Real College Supplements That Work: Yale

Everyday experiences well told make great supplements.

College Essays & Supplements, College AdmissionsValerie ErdeMay 3, 2022Summer Programs, College, College Essay, College Application

Real College Essays That Work: Boston College

Real College Essays That Work: Boston College

This student athlete went beyond the resume basics.

College Admissions, College Essays & SupplementsValerie ErdeApril 25, 2022Boston College, College Essay, College Application Essay, College

Into The Weeds: ACT Versus SAT Reading

Understand the difference between ACT and SAT Reading Sections

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeApril 4, 2022

Into The Weeds: ACT Versus SAT Math

How do ACT and SAT math sections differ?

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeApril 4, 2022ACT or SAT, ACT Prep, SAT, SAT Math, ACT Math, ACT Test Prep

Grade Inflation: Is Your A Average Really An A?

Grade Inflation: Is Your A Average Really An A?

Grade inflation may skew your college prospects.

Standardized Testing, College Admissions, Academic Performance, ACT & SAT, Test ScoresValerie ErdeMarch 29, 2022College Admissions

Getting The Most Out Of College Tours

Get beyond just a surface-level visit.

College AdmissionsValerie ErdeMarch 8, 2022College Admissions, College Tours, College Application, College Rankings

What's The Real Cost? 20 Most Expensive Colleges

What's The Real Cost? 20 Most Expensive Colleges

Net Price doesn’t always reveal the true cost of college

College AdmissionsValerie ErdeFebruary 19, 2022College Pricing, Financial Aid, Most expensive colleges, College Merit Scholarships

You Can Negotiate College Aid Awards

Don’t pay full sticker price for college.

College AdmissionsValerie ErdeFebruary 19, 2022Financial Aid, College Merit Scholarships, Merit Scholarship Awards