Archive for September, 2008

Criticism of the ACT and SAT

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

ACT Scores
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Last week saw a lot of attention on the SAT and ACT when NACAC, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, presented a report criticizing the…

Guide to the GRE

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Want to ace the GRE? There is no quick fix — only preparation works. Follow these steps, each with links to additional GRE prep materials. …

10 Tips for the SAT Essay

Monday, September 29th, 2008

The SAT essay causes a lot of stress for many students. In truth, most of the stress comes from the knowledge that it’s mandatory to write an essay now, so…

How to Pick a Side

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

What do you do when you are required to pick a side on an issue and write about it? Do you sometimes feel at a loss, because you don’t really…

Tailor Your CV

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

The curriculum vitae (CV) is an essential part of any job application and can also aid your graduate school application. All CVs contain the same basic parts but you should…

Spotlight on Sewanee, The University of the South

Friday, September 26th, 2008

All Saint’s Chapel at Sewanee
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Sewanee, The University of the South, is certainly well known in the southern United States, but the school deserves to be on the…

Do You Have Chronic “B” Syndrome?

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Are you a straight-B student? If so, I have news for you. You’re probably not living up to your potential.

OK, I admit this is my own personal theory, but I…