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Qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship: Everything You Need to Know

February 28, 2022 by Aimee Heller

National Merit Scholarships are financial awards offered as part of a national academic competition. If you are interested in learning how to earn a National Merit Scholarship, read on. What is the National Merit Scholarship Program? The National … [Read more...]

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What Does Test-Optional Really Mean for Students?

February 21, 2022 by Aimee Heller

Yale. Harvard. Columbia. All eight Ivy League colleges have gone test optional for the high school class of 2023, choosing to suspend the requirement for SAT and ACT scores and joining hundreds of other universities, including Stanford, who have also … [Read more...]

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Nine Tips on How to get Scholarships for College

February 14, 2022 by Aimee Heller

Do you have a passion for science, community service, pets, or social media? Are you a leader or a golf caddy? Can you make a short movie on the dangers of distracted driving?  Write an essay on Ayn Rand? Make prom attire out of duct tape? If you … [Read more...]

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IB, AP, and AICE: They’re all college-level programs; what are the differences?

January 18, 2022 by Aimee Heller

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When students take AP, IB and AICE courses, they are studying college-level material while they’re in high school. These courses challenge students to explore topics in depth and work at a higher level by incorporating critical thinking, analysis, … [Read more...]

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Seven Tips for High Schoolers Starting Online School

August 19, 2020 by Cheree Liebowitz

School is starting--but with some significant changes. Is your student ready to make the most of this new way of “going to school”?  Here are some practical tips for studying from home.   1. Stay organized. Physical organization leads to mental … [Read more...]

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