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Beyond the Score: How Standardized Testing Influences College Admissions

By Sushmita Kumari On May 13, 2024 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
In the competitive arena of college admissions, standardized testing has long stood as a pivotal element of the application process. The SAT and ACT, in particular, have been traditional staples, acting as gatekeepers that can significantly influence a student’s chances of admission to their perfect match schools. The Significance of Standardized Testing “Why is this [...]
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How to change the College early action “Deferred” decision to “Acceptance”?

By Sushmita Kumari On January 9, 2024 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
At some point in your senior year, there will be a moment when your mailbox (or email inbox) holds your future, determining the location of the next four years of your life. This anticipation can quickly turn to disappointment if the letter from your top-choice colleges, to which you applied early decision, is anxiously opened, only [...]
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How to decide which activity to include in College Application.

By Sushmita Kumari On January 3, 2024 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
The college admissions process is daunting. Throughout high school, students work to fill their resumes with amazing extracurricular activities in order to improve their chances of admission into top universities. When it comes to extracurriculars, there isn’t a clear cut formula that will get you into college. You can objectively say that a 1520 on [...]
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Tips for College application – Personal statement.

By Sushmita Kumari On December 5, 2023 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
Most of the college applications process is fairly cut and dry. You’ll submit information about your classes and grades, standardized test scores, and various other accomplishments and honors. On much of the application, your accomplishments must speak for themselves. What is the Personal Statement? Personal statements are used in both undergraduate and graduate admissions. For [...]
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Find out what could be your score for upcoming December ACT 2023.

By Sushmita Kumari On November 27, 2023 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
The ACT exam is on December 9th. December is the most wonderful time of the year for so many reasons: Christmas, winter break, snowball fights, and more. December also marks the last ACT test of the year, and the best test for high school Juniors to take. High school students have two choices for standardized tests: the [...]
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IELTS listening practice test | 5 tips for a stellar score!

By Sushmita Kumari On September 26, 2023 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
The IELTS listening test is one of the most challenging sections of the IELTS exam. It requires you to know and understand the English language in various accents in one go. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with 5 IELTS listening tips that will help you score well in this section and bring you [...]
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College Application timeline for high school seniors 2023.

By Sushmita Kumari On September 19, 2023 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
Writing college applications can be stressful enough without having to worry about deadlines. In your junior year of high school, creating a timeline for your college application process is a great idea to keep everything organized. What You Need to Know About the College Application Timeline A clear timeline for college is a great way [...]
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Last Minutes ACT 2023 Test-Taking Strategies

By Socrato Admin On July 11, 2023 · Add Comment · In Exam: ACT, Tutoring
The ACT is a college entrance exam that many colleges and universities in the United States use as part of the college admissions process. In the ACT, students are assessed in five core areas: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing (optional). The validity of ACT scores is five years from the date of testing. Preparing [...]
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College Application Summer Task for High School Rising Seniors

By Socrato Admin On June 27, 2023 · Add Comment · In College, College Application, Tutoring
As a rising senior in high school, you may have a variety of tasks to complete over the summer to prepare for the college application process. Here are some common tasks that you can consider: Create a college list: Research and compile a list of colleges and universities that you are interested in applying to. [...]
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Why Should High School Juniors Do Summer Internships (paid/unpaid)?

By Socrato Admin On May 23, 2023 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
A high school junior summer internship refers to an internship program designed specifically for students who are in their junior year of high school. These internships are typically offered during the summer break and allow students to gain hands-on experience in a professional work environment. High school junior summer internships can be available in various [...]
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