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3 Tips for Preparing for a Business Program
Discusses, in depth, 3 tips for preparing for a business program including type of program/majors and challenging you...
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4 degrees you can get in US higher education
A brief discussion of associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees and where one would study go earn them
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4 Things to Know About the SAT Subject Tests
This article gives a very brief overview of the SAT Subject Tests, how to study for these tests and what subjects are...
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5 Features of Expert ACT Tutoring
Lists and discusses the hallmarks of a good ACT tutoring program
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5 tips for Asking for a Letter of Recommendation
Lists and discusses 5 things to consider when asking for a recommendation
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5 Tips for Studying for the ACT
A short infographic that gives 5 tips for studying for the ACT exam

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Avoiding cliches in your personal statement

A discussion of words to avoid in your personal statement and tips for how to show your best self through your writing

What type of student gets accepted to MIT?

A discussion of a fictional student who has been accepted to MIT. Their ACT scores, grades, AP courses, extracurriculars, applying EA

Summer Program Profile: The University of Chicago

Lists basic info, FAQs and requirements for the University of Chicago summer programs

7 Best ACT Science Prep Strategies

Lists and discusses test prep strategies for the ACT science exam

The International Baccalaureate Program in the US

Mainly quotes from admissions at various schools on their opinion of the IB

5 Tips For Applying to US Universities

A brief article that discusses 5 important things to know when choosing colleges to apply to (focuses on international students, but may also apply to US students too)

A quick guide to the UCAS application

Gives an overview of the basics of the UCAS system and application parts

Medical School: the US or the UK?

Compares and contrasts US and UK medical schools, including admissions, length of time to become a doctor and professional development

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