Crunch Time!

by Danica Drezner, Boston University , '17

It’s the last stretch of the semester and finals have filled the library with students. The long nights, essays, and endless hours of studying have left little time to even think about what to get my best friend for Christmas this year. BUT! In just one weeks I...

Standardized Tests: What’s in a Score?

by Matt Rubinoff

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Most four-year colleges and universities require students to submit standardized test scores. Primarily, these institutions want to see either SAT or ACT scores, while selective schools may require...

Placement Tests: The Gateway to First-Year Courses

by Matt Rubinoff

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to taking tests. Chances are, you’ve already taken the SAT, PSAT, ACT, PLAN, and SAT IIs, or some combination thereof. But while most students are...

How Studying Can be… Fun: A Plea to Those Onboard the Struggle Bus

by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17

“Who discovered the electron?” my brother asks as we study for our chemistry test. “All I remember is that it starts with a J, but it’s just a name and a word. How are we supposed to memorize the association if it means nothing to us?” He cleverly responds: “J.J...