Fear can sometimes be a healthy emotion. That big upcoming chemistry test, that big game next week, that big dog baring its teeth–fear can put an end to dawdling and move you to immediate...
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What is the PSAT and what does it look like? How is it related to National Merit? The PSAT is an abbreviated form of the SAT test and has the same 4 required sections as the SAT (although...
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One of the cringier questions that admissions officers are commonly asked at college fairs—virtual or in-person—is some version of, “How many hours of community service do I need to get...
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Who Can Take the PSAT? This is a surprisingly nuanced question, but depending on your school and your grade level, nearly everyone from the 8th grade through the 11th grade may take the...
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Let change be your guide. Every college applicant has a story worth sharing. And the Common App’s 2021-22 essay prompts offer seven different options to share yours. But that variety of...
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If you’ve seen the 2013 movie Admission starring Tina Fey, you’ve gained some insight into a representation of an admissions committee. The operative words there are “a representation.” We...
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