College has, it seems, become the new high school, and most companies aren’t struggling to attract highly talented applicants. Now more than ever, it’s important to stand out and be more than just a résumé and transcript–and that means networking....
Good English teachers often tell students to “avoid clichés like the plague,” but avoiding a reliance on hackneyed stock phrases is easier said than done. Did you catch that? I just used a cliché. Whether you’re writing an essay for the SAT, ACT, a college...
Worried parents understandably want their kids to get the best return on their college investment. The following list gives some of the best majors for kids seeking to do just that. Engineering majors are by far the number one choice—but the rest are safe bets and are...
“Senioritis” is the colloquial term for high school students losing energy and concern for school in the spring of their senior year. After those college acceptance letters start coming in, many high school seniors can’t be bothered to show up to class on time or at...
Students are drowning in homework and extracurricular activities, but that doesn’t mean they’re ready to take on the challenges of college or the SAT and ACT. In fact, studies and reports conducted by the makers of the two standardized tests have found that only...
Back when I was in high school, I drank a fair amount of coffee. So did many of my friends and most of my teachers. When I took the SAT, I made sure to drink plenty of coffee, thinking it would help me. Like many people, though, I’ve found coffee to lead to vastly...
SAT prep students often wonder what might benefit them more: hitting weak areas hard or seeking to perfect their performance in areas where they’re stronger. Doing both, of course, is optimal—but today I’m writing to stress the importance of strengthening areas that...
Love the SAT is here to help Austin students prepare for the big test! In addition to helping students master the material, we want to make sure everyone’s Test Day Jitters are at a minimum! The best way to reduce test anxiety is to know what to expect; here are some...
