Spring Into Summer! Tips for Rising Sophomores and Juniors
Amy Rice April 06, 2022
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For those of us living in the northern half of the U.S., the weather makes summer feel like a LONG way off. But, in reality, it’s already April and school will be out before we know it. Summer is a great time for outdoor BBQs, swimming with friends, and catching up on some ZZZ’s after a busy end of the year. It is also the perfect time to work on your college planning process!
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The College Board announced this week that it will be discontinuing SAT Subject Tests and the SAT Essay section testing beginning in July. Here is an excerpt from their official announcement:
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College Admission Testing in the Era of COVID-19
Amber Gilsdorf November 16, 2020
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“What should I do about testing?”
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Pressed? Stressed? Three Tips for Doing Your Best on a College Admissions Test
Laura Cobb February 06, 2019
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You’re just boppin’ along, keeping busy with your classes and extracurriculars, and then it begins - the testing chatter:
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