November 2010 SAT: 5 things you can do to prepare in your last week
The November 2010 SAT is coming up next week! So what’s the best way to spend your last few days leading up to the test? To start, check out our free test week workshops. Then, follow these five tips for exam day readiness: 1. Buddy up Get together one night …
College News Roundup – The Early Decision advantage, college essay tips, and 10 application mistakes to avoid
Those college application deadlines just keep getting closer and closer, don’t they? If you’re overwhelmed by SAT prep, college applications, or endless amounts of homework, take a breather with this week’s College News Roundup. 1. Stanford Admissions Office Moves Forward with Random Audits Stanford and other universities are cracking down …
The Freshman 15 Writing Rules: The "Whichcraft" of Adjective Clauses
We here at Knewton are feeling benevolent, so we have decided that it’s high time to roll out another of our Freshman 15 Writing Rules. We have heard your cries and felt your hunger, and in our infinite wisdom and mercy, we respond with a new grammar tip. Your prayers …
Workshop Added: How to Write Winning Admissions Essays
New workshop added! Just like last week, our friends at College Essay Organizer are running a super-helpful admissions essay webinar. Check out the details, then click the link below to sign up! How do you write college essays that help you stand out from thousands of other applicants? How can you manage all …
Workshop: How to Write Winning Admissions Essays
Hey SAT students: Tonight, our friends at College Essay Organizer are running a sweet admissions essay workshop. Check out the details below! How do you write college essays that help you stand out from thousands of other applicants? How can you manage all your different essays without going totally insane? Organizing …
The Case for Smaller Schools
Applying for college, while exciting, can also be incredibly stressful, tedious, and frustrating. Many students feel an intense pressure to attempt to get into the “best” school that they possibly can and, in the process, begin to miss the point. While all schools are certainly not of equal quality, it’s …
The College Admissions Essay: What not to do
This week’s college admissions tip comes from Dan Stern, founder of College Essay Organizer. His product is designed to streamline the essay process, and so will his tips below. Over the years of advising on the college essay process, we’ve seen every trick in the book: the gimmick essay, the …
October 2010 SAT results
It’s that time of year: when a young student’s fancy turns to thoughts of…standardized testing. Yes, the SAT is back! Many Knewton students woke up bright and early on October 9 to brave the test. After it was over, they filled us in on the test day experience. A full …
College News Roundup – Teachers' Recs, College Money, and Battling Senior Stress
If you’re a senior in high school, there are probably tons of things on your mind, like writing college applications, doing SAT prep, maintaining a good GPA, and oh right – finishing up homework! This week’s College News Roundup provides tips on how to choose teachers to write your college …
ACT or SAT: 10 points of comparison
Most high school students planning to go to college know that they probably have to take some kind of standardized test. Often, the only question is: Which one? Many schools accept both the SAT and ACT. Before you make your choice (or decide to take both!), it’s a good idea …
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