I thought our family’s habit of reading aloud was simple fun. Years later, I recognize it for what it is: a genius homeschooling move. The benefits of reading aloud to your children cannot be overstated.
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If you’re struggling to choose your major in college, you’re in excellent company. With two thousand potential majors offered for study in the U.S., it is no wonder that 1 in 3 college students will change their major in the first 3 years of their program. Yet high school students are often expected to know, before even enrolling in college, exactly what they want to study and why. We’re here to offer some reassurance and tips to help you narrow down your options so you can approach your college years with excitement and confidence.
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If you’re struggling to choose your major in college, you’re in excellent company. With two thousand potential majors offered for study in the U.S., it is no wonder that 1 in 3 college students will change their major in the first 3 years of their program. Yet high school students are often expected to know, before even enrolling in college, exactly what they want to study and why. We’re here to offer some reassurance and tips to help you narrow down your options so you can approach your college years with excitement and confidence.
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The College Board claims that the SAT and ACT test transferable skills like reading comprehension and logical inference. And the truth is, students who read well will likely perform well on College Board exams. But the test prep industry survives and succeeds due to the assumption that students can be trained to beat the test–that special knowledge of testing traps will help students improve their score without improving their reading skills, logical reasoning, or education in general. There is far more–or perhaps far less–to the SAT than the skills it claims to assess.
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In this post, we’re breaking down why score sharing is important for college admissions, the hidden difficulties of sharing your score through the SAT and the ACT, and a better alternative for students seeking to send a test score that they can be proud of to their dream school, completely free of charge.
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As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the time is ripe for reflection about what it means to be a citizen of this great nation. Although it is true that a republic grants its people profound freedom of choice, it is equally true that it lays a significant weight of responsibility on the shoulders of its citizens.
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What Does the SAT Stand For? By Faith Walessa A household name in the college admissions process, it seems strange that most of us have no idea what
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Whether it’s your first time testing with us, or you want a refresher on some basics, here are some FAQ’s and answers that will get you ready to test like a pro on the remotely-proctored CLT.
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Though the line comes from a piece of fantasy, “A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone” is plain fact.
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We talk about college entry exams all the time; but what is the quality that qualifies someone to enter college?
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