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This is a trick question. You want to always emphasize your strengths. A good first step towards finding your personal strengths is to look at the barriers you’ve faced in life and you will definitely find something good to start with. Find more about it in this article

Are you a habitual procrastinator and have been delaying your college application process as well? For all the procrastinators out there, here are top 5 FAQS that will come in handy when filling up your common application at the eleventh hour. To get your answers, you may read the entire piece.

Have you ever wondered what the difference between a high school class and the college class is? Find out how your lecturers play a different role in your education to your high school teachers, how much time you will spend in class and studying and what is expected of you to succeed.

Wondering whats the difference between a Valedictorian and a Salutatorian? In this article, apart from the difference between the two, you will also get to know whether being a valedictorian or a salutatorian matter or not. To know more, may we suggest you read the entire article

If you are confused whether SAT is a singular test or its has a series of assessments, then this article is the one for you. In this article we talk all about what are SAT subjects tests and answer the most often asked queries related to the SAT subject tests. To know more, read the entire piece.

If you are hoping for an Ivy League, you need to push yourself academically before you apply. You must have high grades in the hardest possible classes. This is one of the primary criteria to get into an ivy league. To know which ivy league school is best suited for you, read through the article

Easiest AP classes? Well, this question is honestly so subjective. It varies from person to person. In this article, however, we have tried to break it down for you. Especially if you are looking for easier AP classes, this article is for you. Read ahead to know more

Are you looking for tips to score a 12 on your ACT Essay? Here is an article that gives you tips on how to ace your ACT essay.

Are you wondering what next after receiving a college acceptance letter? Then here is an article that gives complete detail on the steps to be taken once you receive the letter.

There are a lot of study materials, online resources which can be utilized for SAT preparation. Now the question comes how to boost your score in the reading part. In this article, we will discuss some tips which will help you in getting a good score in SAT reading.

Before we delve into the complete score report for the ACT’s we must first answer a few fundamental questions in this article. It would prove to be a comprehensive guide to truly understanding your extensive results and applying them in the most efficient way possible in order to get admissions.

Most colleges consider composite score as the basis for admissions, individual score is widely overlooked. While there are a variety of scenarios and situations wherein the composite score is more important, this article highlights those situations where your individual score holds more weightage. 

Extracurricular activities provide a glimpse into what kind of person you are and what kind of characteristics you hold important. In this article, we break down the 4 tiers of extracurricular activities for you. For an in depth knowledge, read the entire article.

Being a STEM major student is a task in itself. If you are an aspiring STEM major student or have just enrolled for one and want a routine for optimum utilization of your day, then this article might come handy. Read to know more about how a day in the life of a STEM major progresses.

Dual enrollment is a program wherein you are able to take college-level classes whilst still being in high school. Here is everything you need to know about "dual enrollment".

There are many factors that influence your eligibility for Ivy League Colleges.What is the average GPA required to get into these colleges? Continue to read to know more about it.

Since there are two variations in biology tests: Biology E and Biology M, you might be wondering about which variation to choose between them. To find the answer to your dilemma, you may read this article.

Are you looking for the tips to boost your Math SAT Score? Here is an article giving tips on how to improvise the score.

There are many students who assume AP and IB classes are similar but as a matter of fact, it is not. Read this article to know more about the difference between them in every aspect.

The honest answer is yes, it does affect your college admission but there are various ways to overcome it. So, here is an article that gives you information regarding how failing a class will reflect on your college application and admission and also how it matters to the institutions.