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10 Things You Need to Know About the New Higher Education Opportunity Act Assuming you won't sit down and read the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (it's 1,158 pages!), here are 10 things you need to know about the new law. 'Hack' Your Way to a Better SAT Score If you perceive the SAT as more of a game than a test, we've got a book recommendation for you. To do extremely well, you'll need to "hack" your way into the SAT's system. Here's a must-read to show you how... QUESTION: How much weight do my SAT scores really carry in admission decisions? QUESTION: How much weight do my SAT scores really carry in admission decisions? In Academics, Atmosphere is Everything! The environment in which you learn and how well you retain that information are directly related. Here's how you can use that to your advantage... Why College Rankings May As Well Be Etched in Stone (or Ivy) Where are we getting our definition of success? If we're taking our cue from some black-and-white numbers that have been inked on the page since before time began (well, almost), maybe it's time for a second look. Which Type of Admission is Right for You? Before you send off your college applications, you'll have to decide what type of admission -- early decision, early action, or regular/rolling -- is best for you. Read on for to learn more about each... Massive Meltdown Ahead Colleges like active students, but that doesn't mean you should go overboard with extracurriculars in order to get accepted. Check out how one student learned when to say, "Enough." Is it Worth the Wait? When it comes to the waitlist game, do you know when to hold and when to fold? Here's some advice for coming out on top no matter what you decide. Let Your Guidance Counselor Work for You! The college admissions process can be overwhelming. Who really knows how to fill out all of those forms and get everything submitted on time? Why is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so important? And when is your absolute last chance to sign up for the SAT? You can't be expected to know everything, but there is someone who does: your guidance counselor! When it comes to college admissions, this person knows it all. What Colleges Are Doing to Get You and Keep You Colleges are always coming up with new ways to grab your interest and keep it. Check out some of the latest recruiting tactics and student orientation methods. |