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How to Set Goals in High School in 2021

Now that we’ve all left 2020 behind us, let’s take a moment to pause, reflect, and set goals for the future, whether they be to build on projects that you started in the past or starting afresh with a blank

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Should I Consider Transferring to a New School?

So you’ve given your current school a chance, yet something still doesn’t feel right. Whether it’s the lack of a specific major you desire or the woefully unsupportive faculty, you have an unshakeable inkling that the school on your sweatshirt

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How to Thank my Teacher for Writing my Letter of Recommendation

You’ve finally completed the college application process, and are sitting back to relax and reflect on all of your hard work. While you wait for admissions decisions to be released, you should give thanks to those who have helped you

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How to Finish College Applications in time for January 1st Deadlines

It might feel overwhelming to have to write multiple supplemental essays for multiple colleges – on top of your Common App essay and Activities List. It might feel especially overwhelming if you have to accomplish a lot of those things

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Things to Consider before Submitting Final Applications

Regular decision deadlines are fast approaching as we enter December. College admissions are as competitive as they’ve ever been, so it’s crucial for students to make sure they’re submitting the best applications possible. Unfortunately, last-minute applications mistakes do happen. It

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Is There an Advantage to Submitting College Applications Early?

The first round of early application deadlines has passed, and final deadlines for Regular Decision and Early Decision II are coming up shortly. You might be wondering how you can maximize these final days and weeks in order to put

SAT and ACT FAQs | Command Education

SAT and ACT FAQ

All colleges post their 25th to 75th percentile SAT and ACT score ranges on their websites, and you should aim to score above the 50th percentile scores posted by your top choice colleges.

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How Can I Get Extra Help With Schoolwork?

It’s increasingly common for high school students to need extra academic support, especially given the difficulties that accompany remote learning. It may be that school work is more difficult or time-consuming than expected, the pace of a class is too

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How to boost your IQ without sacrificing your EQ

The stereotypical “genius” you might see in a TV show or movie isn’t always someone you’d want as a dinner guest. They’re usually pretty antisocial, awkward, and condescending. The media makes it seem like if you want a high IQ,

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The difference between the SSAT, PSAT and SAT

Starting in elementary school, students are faced with a deluge of seemingly never-ending standardized tests, from state exams to national tests like the SSAT, PSAT, and SAT. How are these tests similar and different? Does studying for one help prepare