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Tips for Helping with Test Anxiety and the SAT®
October 30, 2017, 01:45 PM
How To Create a Stress-Free Testing Experience Finding ways to reduce test anxiety is super-important for high performance. While it is totally normal to get a little nervous before a test, you don’t want to become so anxious that your performance suffers. Here are a few tips to help make the SAT® a...
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The Huge Financial Rewards of SAT® Prep
October 18, 2017, 11:15 AM
Everyone is aware of the high cost of college. Students and parents can be especially tempted to “save” money by convincing themselves that “smart” students can prep themselves for the SAT®. Fight this urge with all your might. Underestimating the financial payoff that comes from investing in SAT® prep is one of the...
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How to Compare SAT® and ACT® Scores
October 11, 2017, 12:17 PM
How to Compare SAT® and ACT® Scores The first thing students notice is that the scoring on the SAT® and ACT® is completely different! For example, the SAT® (since 2016) has scores ranging from 400-1600 whereas the ACT® has score ranges from 1-36. Students obviously want to submit their best scores, so it...
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Should I Apply Early Decision to College?
September 06, 2017, 05:44 PM
Should I Apply Early to College? It is that time of year when students weigh the pros and cons of applying early admission to college. Although applying early will not make up for weaknesses in the application, such as low GPA or low SAT® scores (not to late to bring those up!), it...
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How Many Times Should I Take the SAT®?
August 25, 2017, 12:00 PM
How Many Times Should I Take the SAT®? We get this question a lot. Many students (and parents) are under the false assumption that you can take the SAT® only once or taking the SAT® multiple times looks bad to admissions. Taking the SAT® several times can often boost a students chances of...
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When Should I Start Prepping for the SAT® Exam?
August 05, 2017, 10:10 AM
Knowing the best time to start prepping for the SAT® and finding your personal “sweet spot” can increase scores and make the process a lot less stressful. While most students should begin preparing no later than fall of the sophomore year, it really depends on your situation and goals. Here are a few questions to...
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Ooops! I Forgot to Register for the SAT®!
August 01, 2017, 02:50 PM
Ooops! I Forgot to Register for the SAT®! Sometimes students get so focused on preparing for the test that they forget to register for the actual SAT®. Don’t panic! It has happened countless times, but you do need to take some immediate steps. See if late registration is still open. College Board offers late...
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Kranse Institute Partners with Affirm to Offer Financing
July 17, 2017, 01:25 PM
Kranse Institute believes in higher education for all. But we know that, with college fast approaching, today's parents have a long list of expenses when it comes to their child. Kranse wants every parent to be able to afford our industry-leading SAT® Prep Expert course. That's why we are now partnering with Affirm Financing,...
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5 Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars in College Tuition
July 16, 2017, 09:05 AM
With the price of college tuition climbing every year, students and parents are looking for ways to reduce the cost of college (not just get better interest rates on student loans). Too few, though, know about how to find the BIG money. Here are some “insider” strategies for saving thousands of dollars in college...
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Writing a College Essay That Admissions Will Love
July 16, 2017, 05:30 AM
Yes, it is college essay time again, when students and parents agonize over how to impress college admissions officers in 500-words or less (okay, now maybe 650 words or less). Yet too few students really know what topics colleges find compelling in an admission essay. So here are a few tips to get you...
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