http://blogs.kaptest.com/college Just another Blogs.kaptest.com Blogs weblog Mon, 09 May 2011 21:12:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here are my top 3 tips for success in choosing classes during the second semester of your sophomore or junior year: • Always approach the process with the most knowledge possible which means you need to get advice from older students, teachers, guidance counselors and other advocates who want you to ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/college/3-tips-for-choosing-classes-for-next-year/ One of the easiest things you can do in order to improve your grades is to prepare during your downtime, which includes the summer, winter, and spring break. Consider using break as a time to get ahead. When your classmates are pressing down the brakes and letting off the gas ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/college/top-tips-for-a-great-second-semester/ By: Devon Wible Every year, over 1.8 million students take 3.2 million AP exams, seeking to challenge themselves academically, to better prepare for the curriculum they will encounter in college, and to possibly earn college credit or improved placement. Although these tests provide great opportunities, many students and teachers have complained ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/college/changes-to-2011-ap-exams/ Starting today, we’ll be posting a test question every day on our Facebook wall for a little extra practice as you prep for the SAT, ACT or PSAT. “Like” the Kaplan SAT & ACT Prep Facebook page to get the Question of the Day in your News Feed! http://blogs.kaptest.com/college/introducing-test-question-of-the-day/ The PSAT matters. Why? Here’s the simple answer: 1. The PSAT helps you see what it will be like to take the SAT® as you head into college. In fact, a College Board study recently found that students who took the PSAT scored an average of 146 points higher on the ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/college/the-psat-is-only-a-month-awa/ Since junior high, I’ve participated in numerous extracurricular activities in hopes of discovering a career that I could be passionate about. Although I know what I love, which is music and that I’m a pretty engaged writer, I never thought of myself using either in pursuit of a career. Most ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/college/discovering-your-passion/ In today’s college admissions climate, successful applicants need to present as more than just the contents of their application. Sure, strong academic credentials are necessary, but they are no longer sufficient to earn admission into many of the nation’s highly selective institutions.  In addition to excellent grades and test scores, ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/college/6-tips-to-ace-your-college-interview/ Although summer is a great time to kick back and relax, it also is the perfect time to open the doors to preparing for college. Senior year can be a time of fun and also very stressful, but if you prepare yourself now it will pay off in the future. ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/college/are-you-ready-for-senior-year/ Let’s face it – preparing for college admission tests is a big deal. Fortunately, you do not have to face them alone. At Kaplan, we’ve prepared tens of thousands of students for these tests, so we know a thing or two about the best ways to reach your goal. Here ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/college/ready-for-test-day/ Despite belief (and perhaps wishes) to the contrary, summer plays an extremely important role in the college admissions process.  These next few months give rising seniors, many of whom are otherwise bogged down with projects and exams, the opportunity to prepare their applications, round out their applicant profile, and bypass ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/college/get-ahead-this-summer/