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10 Must-Haves for College Prep (Grades 8-12)

University Gurus

Some Tips for Test Prep: Learn how to test in each subject (a tutor can help with this) Get into a regular study rhythm before tests Take advantage of any testing accommodations you have Fill your math and English gaps for the SAT / ACT Do lots of practice SAT / ACT questions Don’t believe the thought, “I’m just bad at test-taking.”

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Applying to Northwestern as an International Student

The Koppelman Group

Northwestern also accommodates for international students when it comes to aid. For example, maybe serving as an academic tutor for student-athletes at your school. Need-based financial aid is available for International Students, but they do take your request for aid into consideration when looking at your application.

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14 College Essay Examples From Top-25 Universities (2023–2024)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

My school switched me out of all of my IB courses to “accommodate my special needs,” and I went back to the library, working with the librarian with numerous index cards and stacks of books to make a case for discrimination.