Reading comprehension is the ability to understand what you’re reading - this includes recalling information and the ability to make inferences and determine the bigger underlying messages contained within a text. Reading comprehension is the foundation of learning.
Read MoreIt’s important for students to apply to multiple colleges. Furthermore, we think all students should apply to at least one “reach” school that may statistically be a stretch for admission. Here’s why.
Read MoreThere are a few things you can work on while you wait for your college admissions results. This is a great time to apply for scholarships and work on your overall GPA and academic standing.
Read MoreOnline learning is a powerful tool that has some significant advantages. At the top of this list is accessibility and availability.
Read MoreCollege apps consist of many moving pieces. Deadlines are an important part of the whole process. Early action and early decision deadlines are much sooner than regular decision ones will be. But how do you know if early action or early decision will be a good idea for you? Here, we’ll walk you through the pros and cons of each route.
Read MoreChoosing a college to attend is a big life decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. We’ve combined the main factors that students should think about as they go through their college search journey.
Read MoreFor students starting college in fall 2020, there are many unknowns because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is everything we currently know about how colleges are planning and preparing for fall 2020 semester.
Read MoreVirtual college tours are allowing prospective students new ways to explore colleges and universities. For students stuck at home because of COVID-19, virtual college tours are a great tool to leverage as students prepare for their senior years.
Read MoreMany high schoolers are preparing to take their AP Exams this month. With COVID-19 forcing schools to close their doors, the AP Exams have undergone some key changes to allow students to complete them from their homes. Here is what you need to know.
Read MoreMore and more colleges are choosing to go “test-optional” with their admissions, removing ACT and/or SAT scores from their college application requirements. But just because it isn’t a requirement, should students really skip taking these tests? Find out why it’s still a good idea to take college admissions exams and what valuable information students and parents can gain from them.
Read MoreThe Common App allows students to compile the many requirements of college applications for multiple colleges and universities all within one system. Find out why you should use the Common App, how to use it as effectively as possible, and what to expect from the application process.
Read MoreThe ACT and the SAT are both college admissions exams that offer schools a way to academically compare students from around the world, so which one should students take? Here, we’ll walk you through our recommendation for which test to choose and how to determine if one is a better fit for your student than the other.
Read MoreSt. Catherine University—a.k.a. St. Kate’s— is a great private liberal arts college located in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. There are many great colleges and universities located throughout Minnesota. We’re highlighting some awesome local colleges and universities that we think high school students should know about as they begin their college search.
Read MoreCollege is a big investment. One thing students can do that may lower the cost of their education is to apply for scholarships. Here, we’re covering what types of scholarships students should look for, where to find them, and how to apply for them.
Read MoreThere are great colleges and universities throughout Minnesota that we think high schoolers should be aware of as they begin their college search. Here, we’re taking a closer look at school and life at Macalester College in St. Paul.
Read MoreDuring our College Spotlight series, we’re taking a closer look at some awesome Minnesota colleges and universities that we think students should know about while they get started on their college search. Here, we’re taking a closer look at the University of Minnesota.
Read MoreThe Greater Twin Cities is home to many great colleges and universities. Here, we’re walking you through which colleges we think should be on your radar if you’re hoping to stay in the Twin Cities area for higher education.
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