If you are looking for information on ACT, you will most likely also be looking at SAT. Have a quick read of this previous article to learn a bit more about SAT math! The math sections for both the ACT and SAT are very similar, as they are both...
Read MorePlease support one of our 11th graders, Arthur Hsu, on his first article titled "Social Entrepreneurship at Cornell University". For students wanting to learn social entrepreneurship, help build sustainable communities, or know what summer courses are like...
Read MoreAttending summer courses is a great option for students who want to expand their knowledge in a variety of fields. These programs often offer courses that are not commonly taught in a high school. Attending a summer course will enhance one’s understanding of...
Read MoreSelf-studying for Advanced Placement (AP) exams is an empowering choice for high school students, especially when your school doesn't offer the desired AP courses. This path demonstrates initiative and a commitment to academic excellence. However, to succeed…
Read MoreThe SAT is a college admissions standardized test that is completed by high school students. The SAT has two math tests: Math Test—No Calculator (Section 3) and Math Test—Calculator (Section 4). Calculators are not permitted in the Math Test—No Calculator (Section 3), whereas...
Read MorePlease support one of our 10th graders, Anthony Du, on his first article titled "Python and Machine Learning Summer Program with iD Tech". For those interested in computer science, or those wanting to know what summer courses are like...
Read MoreSummer programs offer teenage students an opportunity to pursue their intellectual and creative interests beyond the courses that are commonly offered in a school. This summer I attended a week-long program called iD Tech at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)...
Read MoreAdvanced Placement (AP) Microeconomics is becoming an increasingly popular AP subject for students. For many, the concepts introduced in AP Microeconomics will be entirely new, and as such, they may struggle to understand the material. The content heavy nature of...
Read MoreWriting strong college application essays can be nerve-wracking for high school students. How can you articulate to college admissions that you're the right fit for their school? How can you explain academic struggles or showcase your true self…
Read MorePer requests from parents and students, we would like to announce the start of our monthly newsletter. We are humbled that so many of you have asked us to write blogs about academics, extracurricular activities and even sustainability. We encourage everyone to...
Read MoreThe SAT Reading Test is often considered more difficult than the ACT Reading Test—and for good reason. It includes connected questions, supplementary material like charts or graphs, and passages that appear in random order. These features can trip up…
Read MoreStudents should welcome the ACT Reading Test as a very student-friendly and predictable test. Although reading speed and vocabulary take considerable time to develop, highly motivated students have the potential to score very high…
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