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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While we can't help you start an orphanage in Guatemala to catch an admissions officer's eye, our guide to test prep can help you improve your SAT and ACT scores.
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Posted: 2/17/10
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Even if you're among the most dedicated scholars, overachievers or self-proclaimed dorks, these five colleges will kick your butt and and expect you to ask for more.
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Posted: 1/15/10
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Our panel explains how much weight standardized tests really carry in the admissions process.
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Posted: 12/7/09
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Years from now, you’ll probably look upon the SAT as a fading memory—unless you decide to take them again as an adult. One writer, who did just that, tells her story, and what she learned. Plus, we’ve got you covered with the most important test-taking tips from the experts and from college students who still have vivid memories of the SAT.
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Posted: 9/17/09
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Think taking an SAT prep course will add hundreds of points to your score? Think again—a recent report reveals test-prep companies’ results may not live up to their hype. Find out what SAT prep courses really teach you, and get 10 expert tips to help you outsmart the SAT.
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Posted: 9/14/09
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Deciding which standardized tests to take and the best time to take them can be confusing and overwhelming. You will need to develop a plan of action early on so that you don’t “burn out” during the college application process.
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Posted: 7/17/09
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The difference between administration-enforced rules and honor codes – which usually involve students holding each other accountable for following rules – is like the difference between high school and college.
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Posted: 9/3/08
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