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Admission Calculator

pgriff — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:26:17 +0000

We’ve just released another version of our Admission Calculator. You can now use our admission calculator app on the Android as well as the iPhone. Our admission calculator shows you your chances are of getting into any 4-year college in the United States. Just enter your SAT scores along with your unweighted GPA, extra curricular activities and class rank to find out what your chances are. Get the college admission calculator app today: iPhone or iPod Touch users: At the iTunes app st.... Read more

SAT Math Test Taking Tips

pgriff — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:24:34 +0000

Now that you’ve gone over the “SAT prep and what to expect” guide you know what you’ll find in the SAT exam sections. You’ve done all the practice problems, you’ve read the “How to take tests” article and you’re more than ready to sit for the SAT’s. Here’s how College Board suggests you work through the Math section of the SAT: Familiarize yourself with the directions ahead of time. The test does not require you to memorize f.... Read more

SAT Reading Test Tips

pgriff — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:59:23 +0000

You’ve gone over the “SAT prep and what to expect” guide and know what you’ll find in the SAT exam. You’ve studied and prepared yourself for the exam, you’ve read the “How to take tests” article, and now, here’s how College Board suggests you work through the Reading section of the SAT. Overall Answer easier questions first as all questions are worth the same number of points regardless of the type of difficulty. If you don’t know wh.... Read more

SAT Writing Test Taking Tips

pgriff — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:14:12 +0000

You’ve read over the “SAT prep and what to expect” guide and know what you’ll find in the SAT exam. You’ve spent countless hours practicing for the exam, you’ve read the “How to take tests” article and you’re ready to sit for the SAT’s. For some, this is the more daunting portion of the exam. To give you an idea of how to tackle this section, here’s College Board’s suggested approach on how to work through the Writing secti.... Read more

SAT Prep and What to Expect

pgriff — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:01:23 +0000

Along with a good academic and extracurricular record, a solid score on the SAT can potentially open doors to more restrictive and reputable universities. Taking the test seriously and working hard to get the best score possible is key. Reading through this SAT prep guideline and knowing what to expect will help you to prepare for the SAT and feel confident when you take the exam. The SAT is comprised of 3 sections; Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing. Critical Reading This section is a.... Read more

How to Take a Test

pgriff — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:47:58 +0000

You’re getting ready to take a test. You’ve studied all you could cram into you. Now it’s time to take the test. Knowing how to take tests is just as important as studying for the test itself. Here are some tips on how to take tests and make the most out of all your studying. Arrive early Give yourself some time to get there early enough to find your seat, get into test-taking mode and start off on the right foot. Being hurried right before your test will only muddle your thinking and tak.... Read more

Do Social Networking Sites Affect My College Admission?

pgriff — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:43:08 +0000

Social networking is the norm. It’s entertaining, it’s fun, it’s addicting and it’s here to stay. Just about everyone has a profile on one, or more, social networking sites such as MySpace or Facebook. We all love posting crazy fun pictures and trading wall posts about what happened last night to so and so. Our profile pages are an extension of our personal lives. Your profile and college admissions Take a close look at your social networking profile before you consider applying for coll.... Read more

How To Get a Letter of Recommendation for Graduate School or a Career

pgriff — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:49:52 +0000

Whether requested for applications for undergraduate admission, scholarship, graduate school, or the workplace, letters of recommendation are one of the most important elements of success. It’s a travesty that so many students and job hunters alike are ill-prepared for such a monumental task; most individuals think very little about seeking letters of recommendation until confronted by an application with a specific request. The time to think about recommendations is when you first begin taki.... Read more