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When Do I Submit Standardized Test Scores?

We know--you have dozens of deadlines that you’re struggling to balance during this process. You have to get all of your forms in on time, write your essays, and on top of everything, you have to continue to exceed in school. One deadline that trips most people up is when to submit standardized test scores. We know you’re short on time, so here we are:

The 20 Best Summer Engineering Programs

Attending a summer program in Engineering can help the colleges you’re applying to understand you’re serious about engineering. Many students apply to college with no prior experience, so a summer program can give you a leg up. It’s important to remember that participating in a summer program at a school won’t necessarily increase your chance of getting into that particular school. But succeeding in a program at a top university demonstrates a work ethic and drive, which will certainly set you apart from your competition.

How to Write the Best Supplemental Essays for College

When you sit down to write your college supplements, you might struggle with having to talk about yourself. Some people can easily write hundreds of words about all of their accomplishments and “unique” characteristics, but others find writing about themselves to be uncomfortable. Since your goal in writing the supplements is to convey your qualifications and achievements in a way that is not off putting to the reader, we’ve made a list of tips that will help you to successfully accomplish this task.

Do’s and Don’ts of Applying Early Decision to College

DO: Consider all of your options. It’s common to overlook schools when considering where to apply ED because you feel the pressure of only being able to choose one school. When you’re considering applying ED, be sure to actually imagine yourself at the school because your potential admission is binding.

The 17 Best Acting BFA Undergraduate Programs in America

A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is ideal for students that love to act and already know they want to be actors. BFA programs are incredibly time intensive and require full focus. Generally, BFA programs have studio components. It is the most prestigious degree you can receive in arts. Although there are many BFA programs in the country, the following are the best.

The Best Colleges with no Supplements

It excites our students to find out that a school they’re applying to doesn’t have a supplement. Although supplements serve a very important purpose, they can be tedious to write because of the time and research involved in making them unique. We went through the top 100+ schools on the US News and World ranking and found all the schools that don’t have supplements. If you’re on the fence about applying to a certain school on this list, then this might be the factor that makes you apply. However, we don’t recommend applying to a school simply because it is supplement-free. 

When is the Last Time I Can Take the SAT for Regular Decision?

We recommend taking the SAT/ACT early so that you feel less stress during the college application process. If you find yourself needing to take a last minute exam, it can be hard to figure out which test dates will still be accepted by specific universities for regular decision.

When Is The Last Time I Can Take The SAT or SAT 2 For Early Decision Schools?

Early decision school applications are due in the beginning in November on either November 1st or November 15th. Early decision has increased in popularity over the past few years as many people believe that there is a significant advantage to applying early. While there are certainly advantages and disadvantages to applying ED, we always want to make sure our students know about the different testing deadlines. Can they take a November SAT and have it count? Do they have to send the scores directly?

How To Write A Great College Supplement

After the enormous undertaking of your personal statement, supplements may not seem so bad to you. After all, they’re short and ask pretty direct, uncreative questions. Alas, they matter: for schools that accept the common app, for instance, they’re the sole writing assignment that each particular college gets to assign you. And so, a simple question like “Why our college?” can make a big difference in your application.