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Should You Take Online/Offline AP® Courses Over the Summer?
Make the most of summer with flexible online AP® courses. Get ahead, lower school-year stress, and crush the exam with an easy 3-step method and an 8-week plan that works.
Best SAT Prep Program for Score Improvement
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A Complete List of All College Majors
Choosing a college major is a big decision that can shape your future career. This blog provides a complete list of college majors to help you explore your options and find the right path for you.
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Which Month is the Easiest ACT®/SAT®?
Find out the answer to the rumor of whether there is a specific month that is easiest for testing for the ACT® and SAT®.
The ACT® Can Be Stressful, Even for a PhD: Here’s How I Survived
Taking the ACT® can be stressful, even when you have a Ph.D. Find out how our content author Simon survived.
How to Calculate Your ACT®/SAT® Superscore
If you’ve taken the ACT or SAT and are unhappy with your score (as many students are), you may be wondering if it’s worth taking the test again. If you
5 Ways to Help Your Child Prepare for the ACT®/SAT®
Each year, millions of high school students prepare to take the ACT or SAT—and sometimes both. Some enroll in after-school or online test-prep classes. Others regularly review ACT and SAT
What does my ACT®/SAT® score mean?
Knowing how the SAT and ACT scoring systems work will help you know what to expect after putting in the hard work of completing the SAT, ACT, or both exams.
Do Certain Schools Prefer the ACT®/SAT®?
In years past, some schools on the East and West Coasts, especially Ivy League universities, preferred the SAT, while Midwestern schools favored the ACT. Today, however, most schools that require