With the ACT announcing significant changes to its test, many students, parents, and educators are wondering how, exactly, the new scoring system will impact Superscores for college admissions....
Superscoring and the New ACT
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ACT Updates 2025: All You Need To Know
ACT announced its first major redesign this year, and it takes effect for both online and paper-based National test takers this September. In 2025, significant changes are being implemented to the...
How Do Colleges Use Test Scores?
Universities use ACT and SAT scores in a variety of ways to evaluate the academic preparedness and potential of prospective students. Not only are they often used in admission decisions, but they...
The ACT is Digital, too! What Does it Mean for You?
The ACT was first introduced in 1959, and it’s safe to say that many things have changed since then! Over the years, the test has been updated and adapted to reflect the norms of the current...
Neurodivergent-Friendly Colleges and Universities
The term “neurodivergence” has entered the vocabulary of the general public — and for good reason. As Cleveland Clinic explains, the word is an umbrella term that “describes people whose brain...
Should I Use ChatGPT in My Admissions Materials?
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. It’s clear that the AI writing technology is going to disrupt industries and change the way many people do day-to-day tasks, but should it change the way...
Common App vs. Coalition App: Understanding the Difference
It may be hard to imagine now, but before the ubiquity of the computer, applying to college was a much more time-consuming and tedious chore where applicants and counselors had to write/type answers...
How to Ask for Letters of Recommendation
A strong letter of recommendation can do a lot to help your application for admission or a scholarship stand out from the crowd. A great letter couched in lots of details that bring you to life for...
Part-Time vs. Full-Time College Enrollment
College is a huge commitment — of time, of money, of energy. For many students, choosing a part-time path through higher education can help make the requirements more manageable, but full-time...
Will My Social Media Posts Keep Me Out of College?
Good grades, a stunning resume filled with extracurricular activities, and a stack of letters of recommendation may not be enough to overcome the challenge of a past social media misstep. These...