Do colleges even look at a Writing section score? Why did they add it and what’s on it, anyway? If my essay is scored from 1 to 6, how did I get a 9? Why is my multiple-choice score missing a zero?
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Posted: 3/4/10
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No doubt about it: the SAT is a pressure cooker. You're asked to answer tons of questions both quickly and accurately, with a proctor constantly reminding you of how much time is left. Even if you're the best test-taker in the world, the almighty clock can be pretty scary.
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Posted: 2/22/10
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Your final exams might cover an entire semester's worth of material—and could even account for half of your final grade. Get the inside scoop on everything you need to know about studying in college.
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Posted: 2/19/10
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What can parents do to help their children get into their top-choice colleges?
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Posted: 2/3/10
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“Their is nothing worse then using bad grammer and forgetting to spell check you’re college essays.” If you are just as frustrated as I am reading that poorly written sentence, imagine how college admission folks feel whilst reading hundreds of applications, many just as bad as or worse.
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Posted: 12/29/09
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Find out how some schools track the contact they've had with students and the role that it plays in the decision-making process.
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Posted: 12/16/09
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Our panelists reveal how much they actually expect students to put together the "perfect application."
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Posted: 12/10/09
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Our panelists share their tips on writing the essay that will get you in the door.
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Posted: 12/10/09
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Can your application be pronounced dead at the scene because of a single mistake?
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Posted: 12/8/09
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Procrastination is the curse of many college students. By the time your student reaches college, many are already experts at avoiding the inevitable. They will probably get it done, but not without a constant and looming pressure that builds until, the night before, they cram, sometimes all night long, to finish or prepare. The result is seldom going to be their best work. This article explores ways to guide them away from procrastination.
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Posted: 10/13/09
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