The ACT Exam is Changing.

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Here’s what You Need to know. There are two fundamental changes being made to the ACT that the folks behind the exam hope will meet the needs of future students and educators, and do a better job of highlighting students’ strengths.  The science exam is now optional. Students will now have the option to take…

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Handling College Admissions Decisions

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The college admissions season can be a stressful time for college-bound students and their parents. At this point in the year, high school seniors have completed the stressful process of applying to college and are starting to receive admissions decisions. They’ve gone from  completing and submitting applications, to anxiously checking inboxes for results, and worrying…

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Pulling Back the Curtain on Admissions Priorities

The outcomes for early applications are rolling in. Depending on your results, you may be one of the students who finds themselves wondering what more they could have done. The answer, to the dismay of many, is nothing. A denial or deferral from a college can feel personal, but it’s important to remember that it…

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