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Guide to Merit Scholarships in 2023

StandOut College Prep

Okay, so you have submitted your college application. One final note before we dive more deeply into the world of scholarships: Once you win those scholarships, the hard work you put into your applications will be well worth it. National Merit Scholarships are awarded to a select group of students among the top 1% of PSAT scores.

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Weekly Update: November 21

DC College Counseling

I’m excited to hear back from schools, too, but right now I am focusing on my classes and finishing my regular decision applications.” I will certainly take a look at your alma mater’s website when I get back to my applications after the Thanksgiving break.” Or: “ Thank you for your thoughts, Uncle Oscar. That’s huge.

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First Impressions of Digital SAT

Admissions.Blog

by 2024, while the PSAT will be administered digitally beginning in fall 2023. Students can bring their own or use the Desmos graphing calculator that’s built into the digital testing application. Take Away : If you haven’t already, download Bluebook now and begin your digital SAT practice and preparation.

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The Digital SAT: A Strategy Guide For the Class of 2025

Marks Education

If you’re in the class of 2024 , the digital SAT will not be available before the application process begins, so you will choose between the current paper SAT and the ACT. Note that if you took the sophomore PSAT in October 2023, that score is likely too old for this determination).

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Junior Year Checklist

CTK College Coach

Juniors: What to Do and When As I launch our high school seniors out the door with their early college applications this month, I have one eye on the kids queuing up to begin the college application process: your juniors. If a student has not already taken a practice SAT or ACT, this is a good time to do so. In some cases, yes.

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CSS Profile and CSS Profile Schools

College Essay Guy

You may need to create a CSS login and password, but if you already have a College Board sign-in for AP tests , the PSAT , or the SAT , you can use that to log in. Once logged in, you can begin work on the application. They can complete the application separately from the time you and your custodial parent complete the form.