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How to Prepare for AP English Literature Over the Summer
AP English Literature can be one of the most rewarding AP classes, but it’s also one of the most reading-heavy. Starting over the summer helps you get comfortable with challenging texts and sharpen your ability to think critically, which comes in handy whether you’re aiming for law school, journalism, or just top grades.
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How to Prepare for AP Calculus AB/BC Over the Summer
Whether you’re aiming for business, economics, or a competitive college application, AP Calculus can open a lot of doors—if you’re ready for it. Prepping over the summer gives you a chance to understand the core ideas before class even begins, so you can stay calm and in control when things get tough.
How to Prepare for AP Biology Over the Summer
AP Biology covers a ton of material, and if you don’t start strong, it can feel overwhelming fast. Prepping during the summer gives you time to understand the big ideas and feel more confident before the first day.
How to Study for AP U.S. History Over the Summer
AP U.S. History is known for having one of the biggest content loads of any AP class, which is why summer is the perfect time to get a head start. You’ll walk into class already understanding the big ideas, and you’ll sharpen key skills that can help with college essays, law school goals, or future teaching plans.
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How to Score a 36 on the ACT® in 5 Simple Steps
Follow our ACT® experts 5 simple steps that can help you achieve a perfect 36 score on your ACT exam.
Should I Take the ACT® or SAT®?
In 2018, this question was answered by approximately 4 million students. Out of that 4 million, 1.9 million took the ACT, and 2.1 million took the SAT; about 40% of students took both.
How to prep for the SAT®/ACT® when your schedule is already full
Sometimes it all feels like too much. Tough classes to power up your GPA, extracurricular activities and volunteer projects to boost your resume, scholarship applications to bank the needed funds
How to prep for the SAT®/ACT® from the perspective of a high school teacher
Learn how to prep for the SAT® or ACT® from a high school teacher. Our test prep expert goes over how to strategically study for these entrance exams.
SAT® Reading: Top 5 Concepts to Prepare For
Learn how to prepare for the SAT reading section, discover information on finding the main idea of a paragraph, making accurate inferences, determining relationships, and comparing and contrasting two topics
ACT® English Section: What to Prepare for
When coaches have a big game against a serious competitor, they formulate a strategy to win using a game plan. From breaking down positions, drawing up plays, effectively managing their