A List of Scholarships by ACT & SAT Score

A List of Scholarships by ACT & SAT Scores

These scholarships are based off of your SAT and ACT test scores. We know that taking these tests can be difficult, but we were able to find scholarships you can win regardless of the score you received.
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FREE College Readiness SAT/ACT Test Prep Resources

FREE College Readiness SAT/ACT Test Prep Resources

Quenosha Payton
We’ve compiled a list of resources with which you can practice for the SAT and ACT. The best part about them? They’re FREE!
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When You Should Take the SAT & ACT

When You Should Take the SAT & ACT

Marie-Antonette Bone
You have your GPA in a good place, your recommendation letters are all written and sealed, and your personal essay is filled with passion. But how do you optimize your SAT/ACT test scores? One of the most impactful ways you can affect your scores is by carefully choosing when you should take the SAT & ACT.
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SAT and ACT Study Tips

Tyson Schritter
The SAT and ACT are more similar than you might think. There are minor differences between the two tests; the ACT has a science section and the SAT has a math section that doesn’t allow the use of a calculator. But with the update of the SAT in 2016, the tests are more similar than ever.
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Which is Right for You: SAT or ACT?

Tyson Schritter
For many colleges, your SAT or ACT score can make or break your chances of acceptance. So it’s important that you get the best score possible to reflect your knowledge. That means knowing which test will best fit your test-taking abilities, knowledge base, and timing preferences.
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Why You Should Take the ACT More than Once

Tyson Schritter
There’s no shame in taking the test multiple times. And the odds are good that you will score better the next time you take the ACT.
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10th Grader’s PSAT/NMSQT® and PSAT™ 10 Guide

College Readiness Tests: PSAT/NMSQT® and PSAT™ 10 Guide

Tyson Schritter
The PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT are designed to help students prepare for the SAT assessments. This is a helpful guide for properly preparing for the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 and to give you an idea of what to expect.
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High-Impact Practices – the Keys to Your Future

Tyson Schritter
When I was in college, I studied abroad, spending 12 months in South America. The experience completely changed my attitude about why I was in college, what college was for, who I was, and what I wanted to do with my life.
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College Prep Activities High School Students Should Do Over the Summer

College Prep Activities High School Students Should Do Over the Summer

Tyson Schritter/Find the College Right for You!
The summer allows for more freedom to explore new activities and opportunities that could strengthen your activities resume and make your college application stand out. To help you find the perfect college prep activities for your summer, start with this blog.
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Three Difficult Conversations to Have About Affording College, Glory Turnbull

Three Difficult Conversations to Have About Affording College

Glory Turnbull/St. Mary's University
The college application process is an exciting time for high schoolers. However, for low-income students, it can also be a time of worry in terms of affording college. There are some things you can do, though, to help clear some misconceptions about college, prepare you for your financial journey ahead, and make college more affordable. 
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