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Why the Digital SAT Proved Tougher Than Expected

Berkeley² Academy

Unexpected difficulty One of the most significant changes with the revised SAT is adaptive testing: students transition to an easier or more difficult second part of each section depending on their performance in the first half. The module format highlights the importance of practice when it comes to test preparation.

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How to Help Your Child During Grade 9

College Wise

It was a bigger transition than I anticipated. That first semester was a bit of a roller coaster ride because everything felt new to both me and my son. The conversation came up at least once a day, so I knew he was nervous. What I did not realize was how emotional I was, until I dropped him that first day of high school.

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Interview with an International Student

Inside Emory Admission

We recently interviewed a sophomore studying at our Oxford campus about his experience transitioning to Emory as an international student. For example, Dongshen will transition from Oxford College (OX) to the Atlanta campus in 2024 (24OX) and plans to graduate from Emory College (C) in 2026 (26C). Read about his experience below.

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Navigating Junior Year for College Preparation: A Comprehensive Guide

College Success

The spring semester of junior year is a bridge semester, a transitional period connecting the foundational years of high school with the college application process. Here are a few practical steps students can take to set themselves up for success as they navigate this essential.

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Texas County Jail Offers Incarcerated Students College Credits, Fresh Starts

BestColleges

In addition to courses in their respective tracks, Next Phase Program participants take a transition course that exposes them to resources to assist in their career planning. They include Johnston, who received a probationary sentence and is currently finalizing his class schedule for the upcoming spring semester.

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St. Francis College Eliminates Athletics Program

BestColleges

Francis athletics program will continue until the end of the spring 2023 semester. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York, will have to find another school to play sports at after the spring 2023 semester. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York, will have to find another school to play sports at after the spring 2023 semester.

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Understanding the Special Admissions Programs at Northeastern University

Spark Admissions

Program (short for Northeastern University International) gives incoming students the chance to spend the fall semester of their first year at a Northeastern-sponsored campus in a foreign city. Northeastern’s Foundation Year is a pathway program that helps Boston students transition to a rigorous college environment. Foundation Year.