Reduce Anxiety in 100 words or less
Anxiety Reduction in 100 words or Less22 things to do & 16 to stop doing! Have the “damndemic” and “scariants” increased your stress and anxiety? Welcome to the new normal— “weird…
Prep for SATs and ACTs Works—Do It!
Become a TestBuster!Best Free, Low-Cost, and Paid OptionsIntroductionCollege applications are skyrocketing. Admission rates are plummeting. Even with 75% of colleges now test-optional, high test scores make more of a difference…
10 Step Active Learning Method
Introduction The active learning method shared here was created for reading and note-taking and contains helpful strategies for actively focusing while reading, thinking, listening, speaking, and writing. Be Prepared to…
5 Things You Need to Know About the New, Digital SAT
In response to the pandemic and the closure of testing centers, a growing number of colleges have eliminated testing requirements and become “test-optional.” According to the nonprofit organization Fairtest, more…
Tips for Battling Academic Anxiety
Stressful events like standardized tests, final exams, and presentations are a routine part of your academic career. Since stressful situations can’t be avoided, you have to find ways to deal…
3 Major Changes to the SAT
After the June 2021 test, the SAT will undergo significant changes. The changes focus on streamlining College Board’s suite of offerings by discontinuing what they consider redundant options and investing…
4 Reasons to Take the SAT or ACT, Even If You’re Only Applying to Test-Optional Schools
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges have instituted test-optional admission policies. Many schools are extending these temporary policies, some are considering them as “pilot programs” to become fully…
Feed Your Head: The Best “Brain Foods” for Academic Success
Standardized tests and long school days are mental and physical marathons— you should prepare in every way to perform your best. While most Americans do not “feed their heads”—instead reaching…
Concentration Tips for Learning at Home
Students are now doing most of their learning at home, but it can be a difficult transition for those who are used to in-person classes. Here are some tips to…
Comprehensive Guide to the Best Free Open Educational Resources for Online Learning
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning materials that are free, either because they are in the public domain or have been specifically created with an open license. Open resources allow…