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Grades are not the only factor that helps students in college admissions

Looking past the numbers in College AdmissionsGetting into college today is more competitive than ever. For many students, achieving a high GPA and...

Getting a start on your college applications over the summer

For rising seniors, fall will be a super busy time. You'll have to make sure you're keeping your grades up as well as complete your college...

Act or react

Yes, the future is uncertain, is this really something new or have we encountered like situations before? We all, for the most part, have...

The truth about standardized test scores and what to do about it

Sometimes all the chatter about standardized tests like the SATand the ACTincite students to consider giving up on college before they ever...

On just a few issues associated with our educational testing obsession

My wife and I run a small, mom and pop tutoring center in Naples, FL. My wife is a degreed and credentialized educator and I’m a Certified...

Webinars to help educators prepare students for college and careers

Are you an educator who faces challenges getting high school students ready for college and career choices? If so, ACT may have some help for you...

One Direction, JLS added to 'X Factor' U.K. charity single 'Wishing on a Star'

"The X Factor" U.K. alumni One Direction and JLS have joined the roster of acts performing on the show's group charity single for...

Education 101: Seniors, graduation never ends; parents are shocked

Dear Dr. Fournier: Our son the senior has been dancing around the living room for the last three weeks. Parties, lunches, celebrations and such...

GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT books: Test prep strategies or actual content?

GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT Books: Test Prep Strategies or Actual Content? When you are preparing for one of the major standardized tests, such as the GMAT...