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FAQ: Do I Need to Take Both the SAT and ACT?

A woman stands on a college campus pathway next to a building. A sticky note graphic reads, "College FAQ: Should you take both the SAT and ACT?

No. All four-year colleges accept both tests. Both the SAT and ACT provide concordance tables to “translate” scores from one test to another. However, there are reasons why you might want to take both the SAT and ACT. Even with the proposed changes to the SAT in 2016, the tests will not be the same. … Read more

5 Steps to a Successful Junior Year

The following is a guest post on junior year college planning by Jessica Socheski, a higher education writer. Your junior year of high school is one of the most exciting seasons because this is when college preparation really kicks into high gear. Eleventh grade is the perfect time to explore career paths, visit colleges and … Read more

5 Essential Duquesne University Facts

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Duquesne University-Private Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV CSA) 8,300 (5,085 undergraduates) Does College Size Matter?

What are My Chances of Getting a Softball Scholarship?

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As softball players start deciding which gold teams to aim for, they’ll start asking themselves what their chances are of getting a softball scholarship. And if they aren’t, I’m sure as parents start to pull out their checkbooks to pay for playing on these teams, they’re considering the question. After all, it would be nice … Read more

Athletic Scholarships: 12 Things You Need to Know

Entrance to a sports stadium with blue seating visible to the sides and a ramp leading to a tunnel under the stands, often frequented by recipients of athletic scholarships.

I’m always amazed at how little players and their families know about athletic scholarships. Given that most of them have been justifying playing their sport for the chance at a college scholarship since middle school, you would think they would be better informed. Depending on the sport and division, scholarships can be very limited. It’s … Read more

5 Essential Texas State University Facts

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Texas State University -Public San Marcos, Texas (Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX) 37,812 (33,193 undergraduates) Does College Size Matter? ShareTweet1FlipEmailPin219220 Shares