Christine Sarikas

Christine scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT and was named a National Merit Finalist. She graduated summa cum laude from Michigan State University's Honors College with degrees in Plant Biology and Geography and received her Master's in Public Policy from Duke University. Christine has over ten years of experience in education and teaching.
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How to Study for a Test: 17 Expert Tips

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | April 27, 2020

Other High School

Do you have a big exam coming up, but you're not sure how to prepare for it? Are you looking to improve your grades or keep them strong but don't know the best way to do this? We're here to help! In this guide, we've compiled the 17 best tips for how to study for a test. No matter what grade you're in or what subject you're studying, these tips will give you ways to study faster and more effectively. If you're tired of studying for hours only to forget everything when it comes time to take a test, follow these tips so you can be well prepared for any exam you take.

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Which Engineering Major Is Right for You?

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | April 27, 2020

College Info

Thinking about becoming an engineer? First, you’ll need to choose an engineering major! There are many types of engineering, and the specialization you choose will determine the types of classes you take and which jobs you’re most qualified for. In this guide, we discuss everything you need to know about different engineering majors, including the classes you’ll take, the degree you’ll earn, what the hardest engineering majors are, and more. We also go over nine types of engineering majors so you can get a sense of what you’ll learn and what the types of jobs you can get with each specialization. The guide ends with tips for things you can do as a high school student to give yourself the best chance of succeeding as a future engineering student.

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Can You Get SAT Scores Early? How?

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | April 22, 2020

SAT

Anxious to get your SAT scores back right away? Need your scores to meet a college application deadline? If you’re wondering how to get SAT scores early, we have some bad news: you won’t be able to receive your SAT scores before other test takers. However, there are other options available if you need colleges to receive your SAT scores early. We cover all of them in this guide, along with the exact day you can expect your SAT scores, when colleges will receive your scores, and what your options are if you need early SAT scores.

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How Can a College Counselor Help You?

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | April 20, 2020

College Admissions

Sifting through glossy college brochures and trying to choose the right schools to apply to can feel overwhelming. Then, once you decide where to apply, you have to navigate each school’s application, wondering if you’re filling questions in properly and what your chances of being accepted are. The good news is, you don’t need to struggle alone! A college counselor can help answer many of your college-related questions, and they’ll use their expertise to advise you on the best college decisions for you.

Want to learn more about college counselors? In this guide, we’ve answered all your college admissions counselor questions, including every question they can help you answer, who should meet with a college counselor, and what you need to do before you meet with one.

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21 Delightful ACT Memes

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | April 17, 2020

ACT

The ACT can be a slog. First you have to do all that studying, then spend a bunch of hours taking the test, then wait weeks for your scores to get back. Do you know what makes it better? Memes. This guide contains 21 of the most relatable ACT 2020 memes out there, from the frustration at not being able to use a mechanical pencil to finding out your scores have been delayed. And yes, there is a baby Yoda ACT meme too.

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Enneagram Type 1: The Perfectionist in Life, Love, and Work

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | April 15, 2020

General Education

Have you learned that you or someone close to you is an Enneagram Type 1? We're here to give you an in-depth explanation to this personality type. Read on to learn all about what Type 1s are known for, what they care about (and fear most), how to tell if you're a Type 1, and how this type interacts with friends, lovers, and coworkers.

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Which High School Electives Should You Take?

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | April 12, 2020

Coursework/GPA

Electives are some of the coolest classes you can take in high school. They can cover almost any topic, from pottery to poetry to Portuguese, but just like any other course you take in high school, colleges will be looking at your electives to see which classes you chose and the grades you got in them.

So which high school electives should you take, exactly?

In this guide we'll cover how to choose electives that you both enjoy and can use as a way to strengthen your college applications.

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BREAKING: 2020 AP Exam Changes for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | April 12, 2020

Advanced Placement (AP)

The COVID-19 coronavirus is causing massive changes to the 2019/2020 school year, and one of those changes is how AP exams will be taken this spring. The College Board has made recent updates to the 2020 AP exams, and you can find everything you need to know about them in this guide. We cover if/how the AP exams will be taken, if colleges will still accept these scores, and how you can prepare for the exams with digital resources.

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AP Chem Formula Sheet: What's on It and How to Use It

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | April 11, 2020

Advanced Placement (AP)

Students in AP Chemistry need to memorize a lot of information, but we have some good news! During the AP exam, you'll have access to a formula sheet that includes a periodic table as well as useful equations. However, you'll need to have a good sense of what's on the AP Chem formula sheet and how to use it in order to make the most of it during the test.

In this guide, we explain everything you need to know about the AP Chemistry reference table. We go over what the formula sheet looks like, what it includes, what important information it doesn't contain but that you should know, and how you can get the most out of it.

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Every AP Calculus BC Practice Exam: Free and Official

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | April 11, 2020

Advanced Placement (AP)

Are you preparing for the AP Calculus BC exam? One of the best ways to study for the exam and figure out how well you're doing is to take practice tests. Practice tests allow you to see what kind of questions you'll be asked on the exam, and they can help you figure out which subjects or types of questions you struggle with and need to review more. Finding practice tests can be time-consuming, and, unfortunately, not all practice tests are created equally.

Luckily, we're here to help. In this guide, we provide links to all the AP Calculus BC practice exams available, point out which ones are the highest quality, and explain how you should be using them.

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How to Impress Colleges With Remote Extracurriculars

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | April 4, 2020

Extracurriculars

With the novel coronavirus forcing global shutdowns of schools and workplaces, many students are turning to remote activities to keep busy and still have extracurriculars to include on their college applications. Fortunately, the number of at-home internships and extracurriculars has been growing steadily in the past few years, and there may be many more options for remote activities than you expect. In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about remote internships and extracurriculars, including specific ideas to look into, how colleges will view remote activities, and how you can make them as impressive as possible, even if you can't leave the house.

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How to Get an eSports Scholarship

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | April 2, 2020

Financial Aid

Did you know that you can actually get scholarship money for playing video games? It’s true! Even though eSports only started being offered as a varsity college sport a few years ago, today over 100 schools have official eSports teams. On top of that, many of them offer eSports scholarships!

So how can you get some of this money for yourself? In this guide, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about eSports scholarships, including which schools offer scholarships (and how much those scholarships are worth), which games are most popular to play on college teams, and how you can earn one of these video game scholarships.

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The 119 Best Funny Jokes for Kids

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | April 1, 2020

General Education

Need something to lighten the mood or keep kids occupied and laughing? We've got you covered! We've compiled 119 funny jokes for kids in this guide. We chose only our favorite jokes for children, including knock-knock jokes, puns, and overall good jokes for kids. We bet you can't get through the list without laughing!

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113 Pictionary Words to Make Your Own Game

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | March 30, 2020

General Education

Pictionary is one of the easiest games to play, and it can provide hours of entertainment. It requires very few materials and can be learned in minutes. You do need a good pictionary word list though, and we're here to help!

We've collected over 100 pictionary ideas, ranging from animals to places to action verbs. We also explain different ways to play pictionary and the materials you need to gather. Will you be drawing Abe Lincoln? An igloo? Sunburn? They're all options on our pictionary word lists!

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What Is the ACT WorkKeys Test? How Can It Help You?

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | March 8, 2020

General Education

Did you think you were done taking the ACT once you got into college? Think again! There’s actually an exam created by ACT Inc. specifically designed for professionals, called ACT WorkKeys. What is this test? Who should take it? How can it benefit you? In this guide we answer all your questions about ACT WorkKeys and the National Careers Readiness Certificate so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your career.

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