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About the SAT
Read this guide so you know what to expect on test day 🔥.
January 5th, 2020
SAT
Assumptions About College
In this guide we'll go through some common assumptions about college and go over whether they're right or wrong.
October 15th, 2020
College App
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Understanding Financial Aid Packages
In this guide, we'll help you make sense of complex, wordy financial aid packages so you know how much money you're getting for college.
October 12th, 2020
Financial Aid
Financial Aid for College
An overview of the different types of aid, how to qualify, and how to get what's yours.
October 1st, 2020
Financial Aid
Getting the Best College Recommendation Letters
Recommendation letters are a super important part of your college application. We're here to answer all your questions and make sure you get them right.
September 24th, 2020
Recommendation Letters
Should I Take the SAT?
The class of 2021 & class of 2022 Covid-19 edition of "Should I take the SAT and why?"
September 15th, 2020
SAT
Top 10 Questions About the SAT
Here are the answers to the top 10 questions we get about taking the SAT.
September 15th, 2020
SAT
27 Critical SAT Math Concepts to Remember
An overview of the main math concepts you should know for the SAT, broken up by how likely you'll be to see them on the test 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿
September 3rd, 2020
SAT
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SAT Writing Section Strategies
Tips for the SAT Writing section on saving time and overall strategy, with specific recommendations for grammar and effective language questions.
August 26th, 2020
SAT
SAT Reading Section Strategies
Tips for the SAT Reading section on saving time, overall strategy, and specific recommendations for science, history, fiction, and paired passages.
August 20th, 2020
Reading
51 Most Commonly Confused SAT Words
Tips and tricks to remember the 51 most commonly confused SAT words.
August 13th, 2020
Writing
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22 Critical SAT Grammar Rules
These key rules will help you answer the grammar questions in the SAT Writing section.
August 10th, 2020
Writing
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86 Critical SAT Vocab Words You Must Know
Don't sweat - we'll make it easy for you to memorize each of these vocab words. We'll also explain how they're used on the test.
July 30th, 2020
SAT
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How to Write a Personal Statement
Use your years of watching TV shows and movies to power up your personal statement.
July 21st, 2020
Personal Statement
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Do These 5 Things in Your Personal Statement
Take your essay to the next level with these 5 tips.
July 20th, 2020
Personal Statement
7 Things to Avoid in Your Personal Statement
🚫 Make sure you're not doing anything from this list.
July 17th, 2020
Personal Statement
