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February 2009
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Review: Advanced Communication Series
Once a week I try to review some book related to college in order to lend some guidance to a field that has become completely overrun. So many people are writing test guides and college guides that it is easy to buy a book that is not useful and that will be occupying space on [...]
What to Expect on Test Day … and How to Prepare for It
Once you have finished studying for the SAT, you need to be ready for test day. Below is a chronological checklist to start the day before the test. Enjoy!
Day Before Test
Gather two #2 pencils and an eraser. Only partially sharpen your pencils. A perfectly sharp pencil will not fill in the answer bubbles as [...]
SAT Prep in 7 Steps
1. Take a practice test – Before you even begin studying for the SAT, take a practice test. This preliminary test will show you your weak and strong areas so that you will be able to plan the rest of you study time around your weak areas. There are a number of different practice tests available. First, [...]
Book Review: Accelerated Distance Learning
Once a week I try to review some book related to college in order to lend some guidance to a field that has become completely overrun. So many people are writing test guides and college guides that it is easy to buy a book that is not useful and that will be occupying space [...]
Five Reasons to Take the SAT
Every year about two million US students take the SAT. Why do they take it? Should you also take it? Below are five reasons to take the SAT.
Make up for a low GPA – If you currently have a low GPA, scoring well on the SAT can balance the effect of the bad GPA. By studying [...]
4 Steps to Acing the SAT
What is the SAT?
The SAT Reasoning Test ( formerly Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized admission test used by most colleges in the United States. It is developed by the College Board, a nonprofit organization, and administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). This three hour and forty-five minute test includes sections on [...]
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Credit Cards
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Most college students are bombarded by credit card offers. Each company tries to explain why using their credit card is a good idea. However, before before applying for your credit card, think about the pros and cons of credit cards.
Pros
If your car (or bicycle) breaks down on your way to campus, a credit card can [...]
5 Alternative Ways to Earn College Credit
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College credit. To get a degree you must have a lot of it. Is it possible to get college credit inexpensively? Or quickly? Is there a better way than sitting in a classroom and paying $400 or more per credit? The answer is yes! In today’s Information Age, many inexpensive options are available for [...]
Ten Tips for Scoring Scholarships
Applying for scholarships can be a difficult, time-consuming, and tedious process. In addition, scholarship applicants often face stiff competition. However, by applying certain methods to your application process, you can greatly increase your chance of score a scholarship.
#1 Only Apply if You are Qualified
This is very important. List the areas about which you are knowledgeable and look [...]
