Tips & Guidance

The New ACT Is Here: 5 Myths Busted

The new ACT is shorter and more modern, but it’s also created a lot of confusion as to how it’s changed. Here are the facts and also the biggest myths. #1: “The ACT Is Now All Digital.” False. Students can still choose paper or digital. The digital version is expanding, ...

The Myth of the “It College”

Every year, some publication crowns a new batch of “it” schools. Last year it was “vibe schools.” Before that, “hot schools.” Before that, “life-changing schools.” The label changes. The hype doesn’t. Here’s the thing: by the time a magazine writes about it, it’s already old news. Parents and counselors who ...

The High Anxiety Side of Test-Taking

Let’s be honest: no test feels bigger than the SAT or ACT. For a lot of teens, it doesn’t feel like a test. It feels like a verdict. Kids don’t usually say how stressed they are. They might have great grades, but deep down, they’re scared they’re not as smart ...