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Using Your 529 Plan to Pay for College Coaching and College Prep

University Gurus

Qualified Expenses : Funds can cover tuition, books, room and board, and now, services like test prep, essay coaching, and admissions strategy sessions. Coaching tied to essay writing, admissions planning, or test prep often qualifies. What types of coaching services qualify?

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College Admissions Podcasts Provide Useful Information and Advice

Discovery College Consulting

High school students and parents are often bombarded by well-meaning friends and relatives who think they know it all when it comes to college admissions, the college search process, college applications, essay writing, and more. But truly great advice comes from experts.

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Video: Study Tips for the May 7 AP Literature Exam

Marks Education

The Marks Difference Results Meet Our Team History Services Admissions Guidance Standardized Test Preparation Academic Tutoring AP Exam Preparation Transfer Graduate/Professional Admissions College Essay and Application Help Group Tutoring SAT & ACT® Test Prep Courses Students Middle School High School College/Graduate International Resources (..)

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Improving Standardized Test Scores: Best Practices for School Districts

Peterson's Blog

Offer strategies like mindfulness exercises, positive affirmations, and normalizing the testing experience to help students manage stress. Strategies for Specific Test Sections (e.g., With this embedded approach, test prep can be woven into regular lessons rather than being a separate, isolated event.

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Video: Their Future Starts Now: Parents in May

Marks Education

The Marks Difference Results Meet Our Team History Services Admissions Guidance Standardized Test Preparation Academic Tutoring AP Exam Preparation Transfer Graduate/Professional Admissions College Essay and Application Help Group Tutoring SAT & ACT® Test Prep Courses Students Middle School High School College/Graduate International Resources (..)

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What to Expect in College Counseling Sessions at Marks Education as an International Student

Marks Education

colleges and universities sometimes have standardized testing requirements or optional test policies. Your advisor will guide you through this process and may encourage a consultation with a Marks Education Test Prep Tutor before making any final decisions on the SAT/ACT.

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2025 Timeline for Almost Rising Juniors and Seniors

Admissions Mom

READ READ READ: Reading will improve your test scores and your essay writing. My advice is a little different than most college essay coaches and counselors in that I dont think you should start working on your essays too early. I DO think you should practice writing. Write Every Day.