Ashley Robinson

Ashley Sufflé Robinson has a Ph.D. in 19th Century English Literature. As a content writer for PrepScholar, Ashley is passionate about giving college-bound students the in-depth information they need to get into the school of their dreams.

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Enneagram Type 2: The Caring Helper

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Dec 31, 2020 3:00:00 PM

General Education

Are you the type of person who always shows up early to parties so you can help people set up...and then stays late to clean up after everyone goes home? Or are you famous among your friends for doing things like helping old ladies carry groceries to their cars?

If this sounds like you, then you might be an Enneagram Type 2! Type 2s are known as The Helpers, and they’re willing to step up and support others in need. 

But there’s actually a lot to learn about being an Enneagram 2. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about this type, including: 

  • How to tell if you’re an Enneagram 2 (there’s a quiz involved!) 
  • The top five things you should know about Enneagram Type 2s 
  • How Type 2s behave in relationships 
  • The best Enneagram Type 2 careers 
  • The Enneagram Type 2 wings 

Let’s dive in! 

 

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How to Become a Certified Personal Trainer: 4 Key Steps

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Dec 30, 2020 3:00:00 PM

General Education

If you’ve ever been to a gym, you’ve probably seen a personal trainer at work. (You may have even worked with one yourself!) If you enjoy helping others reach their fitness goals and don’t mind a flexible schedule, then you might enjoy being a physical trainer!

If you’re interested in learning how to become a personal trainer, we’re here to help. This article will give you a clear sense of how to become a personal trainer by answering the following questions

  • What does a personal trainer do?
  • How long does it take to become a personal trainer?
  • How much do personal trainers make?
  • What’s the employment outlook for personal trainers?
  • What are the steps to becoming a personal trainer, and do you need any special certifications?

Are you ready to learn more about becoming a personal trainer? Then let’s get started!

 

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What Are the Claremont Colleges? A Guide to the Claremont Consortium

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Dec 21, 2020 2:00:00 PM

College Info

The Claremont Colleges—which are also known as the Claremont Consortium or the 7Cs—are a group of private liberal arts schools in Southern California. As a consortium, these universities work together to provide common resources and a wide range of academic opportunities for their students. 

If you're not 100% sure what a college consortium is or how it works, don't worry. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about the Claremont Consortium. We’ll explain: 

  • The history of the Claremont Colleges
  • Which colleges are part of the Claremont Consortium
  • The essential stats for each Claremont College, including admissions rate, enrollment numbers, and national ranking
  • The features that make each Claremont College unique
  • The benefits of attending a Claremont College

We’ll wrap up with our five top tips for getting into a Claremont College. Now, let’s get started!

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5 Ways to Show Demonstrated Interest in a College

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Dec 21, 2020 12:00:00 PM

College Admissions

Demonstrated interest is one of the trickier parts of the college admissions process. Knowing what demonstrated interest is and how to use it to your advantage can help boost your admissions chances, especially at competitive schools. 

In this article, we’ll answer all your questions about demonstrated interest, including: 

  • What demonstrated interest is, including the basics of how to show interest in a college
  • Why demonstrated interest is important to the college admissions process
  • How to show interest in a college in four ways 
  • How to demonstrate interest in a college to maximize your chances of getting into your top schools

Ready? Let’s dive in. 

 

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What Is Hybrid Learning? Blended Learning? Understanding the Models

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Dec 20, 2020 2:00:00 PM

General Education

Hybrid learning is a teaching model that combines online learning with in-person instruction. It’s a “best of both worlds” way of teaching students!

Because hybrid learning is a blend of digital and person-to-person education techniques, it can be a bit confusing to wrap your head around. That’s where this article comes in! To help you understand how hybrid learning works, we’ll:

  • Answer the questions, “What is hybrid learning?” and "What is blended learning?"
  • Explain the differences between eLearning vs blended vs hybrid learning models
  • Answer the question, “What is a hybrid class like?” in elementary, high school, and college classrooms
  • Cover four pros and cons of hybrid learning vs remote learning and hybrid learning vs in-person learning
  • Provide three tips for both students and teachers for getting the most out of hybrid learning.

Let’s dive in!

 

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The Official ACT Subject Guides: Expert Review

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Dec 17, 2020 2:00:00 PM

ACT

   

The Official ACT Subject Guides are a series of test prep books designed to help students improve their scores on each subject test on the ACT. While there are lots of ACT prep books out there, the official guides are the only ones put together by the makers of the ACT exam! 

In this article, we’re going to go over each of the Official ACT Subject Guides for Math, Reading, English, and Science. In each review, we’ll explain what each study book includes, what each book is good for, and what each book isn’t helpful for. We’ll also give you three tips for how to incorporate the official ACT subject guides into your study routine. 

So let’s check them out. 

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The Best CLT Practice Tests: An Expert Guide

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Dec 16, 2020 4:00:00 PM

General Education

Classical Learning Test (CLT) practice exams are a great way to prepare for the CLT, which is an alternative college entrance exam for high school juniors and seniors. But finding CLT practice tests can be tough!

So you don’t have to track down the best CLT practice tests yourself, we’ve done the work for you and compiled a list of the best CLT practice tests and mock testing opportunities available.

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Enneagram Type 5: The Investigator

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Dec 15, 2020 3:00:00 PM

General Education

Were you the type of kid that wanted to spend more time with your chemistry set than on the playground? Or maybe you were known for driving your parents bonkers by always asking “why”? 

If that sounds like you, then you might be an Enneagram 5! Enneagram Type 5s are known as investigators, and they’re generally insightful, curious, visionary people 

We know Fives are super curious people, which is why we’ve put together this article explaining everything you need to know about this Enneagram type. We’ll explain:

  • How to tell if you’re an Enneagram 5 (there’s a quiz involved!) 
  • The top five things you should know about being an Enneagram 5
  • What Enneagram Type 5 relationships are like  
  • The best Enneagram Type 5 careers 
  • The Enneagram Type 5 wings 

Let’s start our investigation! 

 

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The 7 Best Online Learning Platforms

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Dec 14, 2020 3:00:00 PM

General Education

Digital learning platforms (also called eLearning platforms or Learning Management Systems) have changed education because they’ve made classroom-style learning possible no matter where you are! 

With the popularity of distance learning on the rise, there are now dozens of online learning platforms to choose from. But which is the best online learning platform? And how can you pick the right learning platform for your classroom needs? 

In this article, we’ll give you a critical overview of seven of the best eLearning platforms to help you get a sense of the different features that online learning systems have to offer. We’ll also explain four steps that you can follow to choose online education platforms that are a great fit for your schools, teachers, students, and parents. 

Let’s get started. 

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Get the Most Out of ACT Academy Free Test Prep With These 5 Tips

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Dec 11, 2020 12:00:00 PM

ACT

If you’re looking for ACT prep that provides questions that are just like the real exam, look no further than ACT Academy, a (free!) test prep resource created by the makers of the ACT.

If you’ve heard of ACT Academy but aren’t exactly sure how to use it or who it’s a good fit for, this overview of ACT Academy test prep is for you. In this article, we’ll cover all of the following info about ACT Academy:

  • How to use ACT Academy test prep
  • Four things that ACT Academy is good for in terms of test prep
  • Four things that ACT Academy isn’t good for in terms of test prep
  • Five tips for getting the most out of ACT Academy test prep.

Let’s begin!

 

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What Is STEM? What Does It Stand For?

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Oct 29, 2020 4:00:00 PM

General Education

If you live in the U.S., you’ve probably heard about how important “STEM” education is. But what is STEM, exactly? And why is it so important? 

In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about STEM education, including:

  • Explain what STEM stands for
  • Overview the disciplines that STEM includes
  • Answer the question, “What does STEM stand for in school?”
  • Explain the importance of STEM
  • Provide a five question quiz to help you decide if pursuing STEM is right for you

Ready? Let’s dive in! 

 

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4 Ways COVID-19 Is Affecting Fall 2021 College Applications

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Oct 18, 2020 5:00:00 PM

College Admissions

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some colleges and universities have changed the application process for the upcoming Fall 2021 application cycle. These changes are meant to help applicants and may include application deadlines, required application materials, and financial aid applications and awards.

If you're planning to apply to college this fall, it's important you know about these changes and how they might affect you. In this article, we'll help you navigate changes to the college application process due to the COVID-19 epidemic by describing four ways that these changes may affect college applicants. We'll also provide four tips for how to proceed if your college application is affected by COVID-19.

Take a deep breath: we're here to help you navigate the changes to the admissions process. Now, let's take a look at the Fall 2021 admissions process.

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Is It Bad to Apply to College as an Undeclared Major?

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Sep 11, 2020 5:00:00 PM

College Admissions

One of the biggest—and most difficult—decisions college applicants must make is what they want to major in. As a result, many students struggle to pick a major when they’re filling out their college applications. That’s why many schools give you the option to select “undecided” or “undeclared” on your app. 

But will being undecided affect your ability to get into your dream school? If you’re wondering, “Is it bad to put undecided on a college application,” then this article is for you. We’ll explain the following:

  • What an undeclared major is
  • What putting “undeclared” on a college application means
  • The implications of applying undeclared at different schools
  • How selecting “undeclared” can affect your college application
  • Whether you should put undeclared on your application

So let’s get started!

 

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Barron's ACT: Expert Prep Book Review

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Aug 14, 2020 9:00:00 AM

ACT

Barron's ACT is one of many books available in Barron's lineup of test prep resources. Since there are so many to choose from, you want to make sure you choose the specific Barron's test prep guide that will mesh with your test prep needs.

In this article, we'll give you a full review of Barron's ACT to help you understand what unique features this Barron's ACT book offers. Our review will cover the following: 

  • What Barron's ACT is
  • What content is provided in this Barron's ACT book, chapter by chapter
  • Six pros and cons of the book
  • How to decide if using this Barron's ACT book would be a good fit for you.

Now, let's dive in!

 

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The Best Way to Study ACT Vocabulary

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Aug 13, 2020 4:30:00 PM

ACT

Mastering ACT vocabulary words is an essential part of studying for the Reading section of the ACT. But settling on the best ACT vocabulary study method can be tricky. Do you study thousands of vocab words, or do you tackle the toughest ones? And what’s the best way to study: an app, flashcards, or something else? 

We’re here to teach you the most effective ways to learn ACT vocabulary! We’ll cover:  

  • The importance of vocabulary words and how they affect your overall ACT score
  • A bad, better, and best method for studying ACT vocabulary
  • How to interpret and answer a “Vocab in Context” ACT question
  • Eight solid resources for studying ACT vocab 

Now, let’s get started!

 

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