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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 important to remember: there are no objectively “best” schools. Those schools that are touted as the “best” are, more accurately, the most famous and universally… Read more

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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 recommendations, stay calm amidst everything going on during senior year, and make sure you get the most out of your college financial aid package. 1…. Read more

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This week’s roundup is chock full of advice for your college career.  For everything from tips for e-mailing your professors to what electives to take to how to save money for college, Knewton SAT is here to help you out.  And for those of you in the middle of SAT prep for the October exam, good luck! 1. 18 Etiquette Tips for E-mailing Your Professor “Yo wazzup Profizzle!”  If you think you can greet your… Read more

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This week’s dose of the College News Roundup features lots of top 10 lists – they’ll come in handy for everything from SAT prep to college applications to creating a college-student friendly budget.  Take a break from your studying and take a look at these articles to help prepare you for the upcoming year. 1. 10 Costly Mistakes in College Admission Whether you’re wondering about the appropriate subject matter for your college admissions essay or… Read more

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Off to college soon? If so, we’ve got a list for you: the top 10 classic collegiate masterpieces that everyone should see. Sure, most of the movies don’t represent the average college experience. But who wants to watch a movie about that? Instead, you’ll get hilarity, inspiration, and many quotable moments to last you for years to come! Without further ado, the list: 1. Rudy (1993) In a nutshell: If you work hard enough, any… Read more

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Houston Whisenant is a Content Developer at Knewton. When I was a just a kid, perhaps some ten years old , way before college was in the forefront of my mind, I had already chosen the University of Chicago as my college of choice. As a special birthday surprise to appease my thrill-seeking side, my mother took me to visit all of the Six Flags Amusements Parks in America. Chicago’s was the best. Ergo, I… Read more

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Some of you are probably getting your SAT prep on before the October test date; others might have a bit more time to prepare. Either way, check out Knewton’s  College News Roundup for cool articles about everything college – from the admissions process to application tips to moving into your freshman dorm and more. We’re here every Wednesday for your weekly installment of college news! This week’s top stories: 1. A Course Load for the… Read more

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