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Advice for High School Juniors

CTK College Coach

Here are my top five tips: 1) Prepare well and early for standardized (SAT and ACT) tests. NB: Certain schools have reverted to requiring the ACT or SAT (or never went test optional): MIT, public schools in Florida, and the top public schools in Georgia. How do I know which test to take– SAT or ACT? So what do I tell my own son?

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Pepsi Scholarship

College Essay Guy

million high school students who take the PSAT). You’ll need to submit your high school transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your college acceptance letter. Enter the Pepsi Scholarships! Narrower eligibility = less competition. You also need to have at least a 2.5

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Junior Year Checklist

CTK College Coach

The Test-Optional Movement and How it Affects You Should I Take the ACT or SAT or Neither One? If a student has not already taken a practice SAT or ACT, this is a good time to do so. When Should I Take the SAT or ACT? Schedule a 20 minute mini-admissions consult with me for guidance selecting your junior year coursework.