Frost-covered trees and financial aid: file your FAFSA today.If you’re college-bound next year and you haven’t started on your FAFSA, visit the FAFSA website here and download a form as soon as possible. The form is used to determine your eligibility for need-based financial aid. You don’t need to decide on a school to file FAFSA, and you should complete the form even if you think you aren’t eligible for need-based aid. Some merit scholarships rely on the information contained in the FAFSA to allocate funding: if you plan to go to college next year, you must fill out the FAFSA.Learn more
Tinsel and test prep: make a plan and start studying.If you’re planning on applying to college, then the spring semester of your Junior year is really important from a testing standpoint. Many students prep for and complete their college tests in the spring of 11th grade, and it makes a lot of sense why: by the time you’re a second-semester Junior, you’ve been exposed to all of the content on the SAT and ACT, you’ve had practice with the PSAT, and you’ve got enough time to get your test dates in before you have to worry about applications. This month is a good time to sit down and decide which tests you’ll be taking and when. If you plan to do prep for a spring or summer test, maximize your scores and savings this month during our Holiday Sale!Learn more
Peppermint and PSAT scores: understand what your PSAT score means for you.If you took the PSAT this fall, you’ll probably get your scores back this month. Although the PSAT doesn’t count for academic credit or college acceptance, it’s a really important pulse check on your college readinessand it might be your first introduction to the kinds of questions featured on the SAT. If you’d like to better understand your scores and how the PSAT relates to the SAT and ACT, check out our All About PSAT, SAT & ACT webinar on December 16th. If you’re looking for test prep or academic tutoring, we’re running our Holiday Sale until the 23rd - check it out to see how you can save big on academic success.Learn more
Eggnog and essay questions: Study smarter (not harder) for a festive Finals Week.Congratulations! You’re one semester into your high school career. You’ve probably got your first set of final exams coming up this month, and we’re here to help you with an exclusive study skills webinar. Join Dr. Jed Applerouth on December 7th to learn how you can prepare for your upcoming final exams. He will talk about motivation, learning and review strategies, optimizing the study environment, prioritization and time management, help-seeking, peer collaboration, mindset and more. Don’t miss it!Learn more
