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The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is a public university located in Austin, Texas, about 1 mile north of the Texas State Capitol. It has the fifth-largest single-campus enrollment in the country and has been labeled as one of the “Public Ivies,” which means it’s a public university that provides education comparable to that […]

While many students attend 4-year universities immediately after high school, others choose to start their higher education at community college. There are many benefits to going to community college first, some more widely known than others. Community College Saves You Money Community college tuition is substantially less than that of 4-year universities. By starting off […]

When it comes to college applications, you will likely have to apply either through ApplyTexas or The Common App. While there are guidelines provided to help you navigate through both online applications, trying to do so alone is known to be rough. The college application process is definitely not an easy one, and if you […]

College visits are a vital part of the college search experience. Once you’ve narrowed down your lists of schools that you’d love to attend (Part 1, Part 2), it’s always a good idea to tour the campuses before you commit. There are factors (good and bad) that may not be advertised that you would never […]

Effective note-taking skills are necessary to pass any class or test. No matter how you take them, all of your notes should adhere to the same general guidelines. If your notes aren’t taken well, it won’t matter what studying strategy you use. Learning how to take notes will pay off! Note-taking consists of three main […]

The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public university located in Denton, Texas. It has about 100 undergraduate majors for students to choose from, and some of the most popular ones include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, and Social Sciences. UNT’s College of Music is one […]

Who knew ACT registration would be the hardest part of the ACT for me? All of our test prep tutors take an ACT or SAT each year so they can feel the same awkwardness, anxiety, and discomfort that our students feel, but also so we can find out and prepare our students for everything that could go wrong on […]

High schooler’s course selection is a task that should be taken seriously. Building a strong transcript doesn’t happen overnight: it’s a 4-year process. Colleges are looking for rigorous high school coursework, which helps them evaluate your preparedness for college-level classes. This means you should take as many advanced and AP classes as possible. Students interested in […]

Email is a convenient way to communicate, but, when used for important matters, it can also be ineffective. Knowing how to properly communicate through email takes intuition, effort, and practice. Unfortunately, many students (and adults) haven’t been taught this important skill. Here’s your checklist: 1. Subject line — The subject should tell the recipient exactly […]