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Advice for High School Juniors

CTK College Coach

Here are my top five tips: 1) Prepare well and early for standardized (SAT and ACT) tests. NB: Certain schools have reverted to requiring the ACT or SAT (or never went test optional): MIT, public schools in Florida, and the top public schools in Georgia. How do I know which test to take– SAT or ACT? So what do I tell my own son?

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Junior Year Checklist

CTK College Coach

The Test-Optional Movement and How it Affects You Should I Take the ACT or SAT or Neither One? If a student has not already taken a practice SAT or ACT, this is a good time to do so. When Should I Take the SAT or ACT? Activities Do’s and Don’ts & Letters of Recommendation Remember that NACAC survey ?

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New York Scholarships

StandOut College Prep

To apply, the applicant must submit the completed and signed application form, an official high school transcript, a copy of SAT or ACT score report, two letters of recommendation, and two essays. or higher, an ACT score of 24 or higher, or an SAT score of 1150 or higher. Scholarships range from $2,500 to $20,000.

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Common App Questions: Step-By-Step

StandOut College Prep

SAT and ACT scores). Letters of recommendations , if they are required or not required. Upward Bound), receiving public assistance, getting an SAT or ACT waiver, or being a ward of the state or orphan. President’s Award, Honor Roll, National Honor Society, etc.).

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Indiana Scholarships

StandOut College Prep

Applicants must be graduating high school, intend to enroll into a four year college/university, display the qualities above, and have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 22. Letters of recommendation and an essay are required. Watercolor Society of Indiana - James C. The deadline to apply is January 10th.

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How to Use the Common App Additional Information Section (Examples Included)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

If the financial difficulties were temporary, include the dates when they occurred, especially if they happen to line up with a semester where your grades dropped or during which you took a high-stakes exam like the SAT or ACT. Academic information : Having trouble fitting all your AP, IB, and SAT Subject Test scores into the application?