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In years past, testing season ended with the end of the school year (SAT and ACT the first two weekends of June) and began with the start of the next (ACT in early September). ApplyTexas and Common App opened up on August 1st for students wanting to submit applications in the earliest early part of the early early application […]

Midwestern State University is a public liberal arts college in Wichita Falls, Texas, just a two-hour drive from Dallas. With a student body of around 6000 students, it offers 43 majors and 30 minors. There are also 16 graduate programs with 28 different majors available. Founded in 1922, MSU is the only member of the Council of […]

Deadlines + Playoffs + Final Exams + AP Exams + Banquets + Study groups + Applications + ACT/SATs + Dances + Award Ceremonies + Grad Parties + Graduations = Burnout Is your head spinning yet? This time of year is hectic (to say the least), and your batteries are already running pretty low. Staying level-headed is […]

When you’re deciding how to save for college, navigating a sea of eager 529 plan brokers can be quite the struggle. Before signing away your hard-earned money (not to mention your child’s future), here’s the scoop on two of the most common choices: 529 College Savings Plans and 529 Prepaid Tuition Plans. How Is a 529 Plan […]

Studying for AP Exams Is a Win-Win The season of AP exams is coming! Daunting AP tests can induce panic in even the best and brightest students who’ve spent an entire year (or more) preparing. While they have no effect on grades, AP exams do offer students the chance to earn college credit without the college price tag: a […]

The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and the school year is rapidly winding down. Spring has fully sprung, and it’s the season for high schoolers everywhere to look for summer jobs. It can be difficult to know where to start, so we’ve done some of the work for you by putting […]

High Schoolers: Use Your Summer! While summer is known for being a time to kick back and relax, it’s also the perfect opportunity to get ahead on your test prep and college applications. When high schoolers use their summers to volunteer, find a job, or even study, they build their skills and resume to stand out from […]

In addition to good grades and high test scores, extracurricular activities are an absolute must for college admissions. Colleges are interested in how you spend your free time outside of the classroom. Your extracurricular activities can set you apart from other applicants. This is especially true for more selective colleges, which look beyond strong academic […]