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The Pros and Cons of Skipping the ACT Essay-Writing Section
As you read about the different sections on the ACT, you’ll notice that the essay (or Writing section) is optional. So should you do the ACT Writing section or opt out of it? The best way to answer...
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SAT Subject Tests: Which Exams You Should Take and When to Take Them
A majority of colleges require or recommend taking at least two SAT Subject Tests, but they do not usually advise applicants as to which tests they should take. Students are then left to decide when to...
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How to Get Started on the Common App: The 2017-2018 Personal Statement Prompts
Greetings, class of 2022! That has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? At Veritas Prep, there’s nothing like a change of seasons – the distinct shift from one application season to another is immensely...
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Average Princeton SAT Scores
High school students who dream of earning a degree from Princeton University have a lot of steps to take in order to make that dream into reality. Students applying to Princeton must meet a variety of...
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Understanding College Selectivity
A college-bound high school student who goes online to research various schools is likely to encounter a page featuring a list of colleges ranked by the selectivity of their admissions process. A...
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Taking Advantage of Early Decision and Admission to College
Most college-bound high school students envision themselves sending out college applications in December or January of their senior year. Furthermore, they expect to hear back from colleges in the...
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Starting the Common Application: Your 2018-2019 Personal Statement Prompts
The Common Application has made a major announcement! It’s only January, and they’ve announced that they will not be making any changes to the 2018-2019 Personal Statement prompts from the 2017-2018...
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How to Spend Your Summer Months in High School
It may not seem like it now, especially if you’re looking outside at a pile of snow… but summer is right around the corner! Year after year, there is an increased focus from admissions committees at...
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Top 5 Waitlist Strategies for College Applicants
No one wants to be waitlisted by the school of their dreams. Being waitlisted could be one of the best things that can happen to you in your college admissions journey. Why? You’re one step closer to...
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College App Guide: 5 Essential Steps to Starting Your College Applications
Summer is here, and the excitement of a new application season is palpable… at least it is in the Veritas Prep office! Summer is a time to unwind, participate in a fun summer program, and (you guessed...
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25 Questions You Need to Ask on a College Visit
As you prepare to make college visits, it’s likely you’re curious about the “right” questions to ask. It’s great to go into each of your visits prepared with questions so you walk away with as much...
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All About College Admissions Interviews (and How to Ace Yours!)
If you are applying to any schools that offer admissions interviews, it’s likely the interview invitation will come shortly after you submit your application. With application deadlines occurring right...
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