大三是当你正式成为上层classman—and if you haven’t already, start thinking about post-high school plans. It can be a whirlwind of activities, academic and otherwise, simultaneously enjoying the second half of high school all the while prepping yourself for the future. Here are five things you’ll learn more about in your junior year of high school. 1. College application prep Junior year is when you’ll hone in on potential colleges. Take some time this year to research potential college websites, and if you have time and the means, visit the campuses themselves. Spring break during your junio ...Read More About 5 Things You'll Learn in Junior Year of High School

Over its 90 years in existence, the SAT’s meaning has changed in a number of meaningful ways. Perhaps you have wondered, “What does ‘SAT’ stand for?” Originally, “SAT” stood for Scholastic Aptitude Test, and it was designed as an assessment that evaluated a given student’s college-specific skills. In 1993, the College Board renamed the SAT to stand for “Scholastic Assessment Test,” to better reflect the fact that it does not measure innate intelligence—in fact, the name change came about to “correct the impression among some people that the SAT measures something that is i ...Read More About What Does SAT Stand For?

As a high school senior applying to colleges, it’s common to not know what you want to major in quite yet. At the same time, you may have classmates who are already sure of what they want to study and plan on picking a major early in college. Either way works, depending on your situation. Here are several factors to consider when deciding whether to apply undecided or to declare a major. If you have experience with a certain subject, declare a major If you already feel passionate about a certain subject, go ahead and declare it as a major on your application (you can always change your major later if you wish). Keep in mind that if you ...Read More About Is It important to Declare a Major Before Starting College?

As a high school student, test prep is likely on the forefront of your mind. Regardless of if you’re in the early stages of SAT prep or have just sat for an exam, it’s important to understand how the SAT is scored. A common question to ask when deciphering SAT scoring is, “What is the average SAT score?” Answering this question can help you to know how you fare against other students applying to your desired schools. According to The College Board, the average SAT score in 2017 was a 1060 (on a scale of 400-1600). It’s one thing to know the average SAT score, and another to understand how it applies to you. To un ...Read More About What is an Average SAT Score?

There are so many things to worry about during your junior and senior years of high school—your GPA, your scholarship applications, which college is the best fit for you, and so on. You’ve got a lot of decisions to make, including when to take the ACT for the first time. And, while this may seem like it has an obvious answer (typically your junior year), there’s a bit more to it. So when should you take the ACT for the first time? Read on! You’ve been preparing for months The first, and probably most obvious, sign that you’re ready to take the ACT is that you’ve spent several months studying for the test. ...Read More About When Should You Take the ACT for the First Time?