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description: Hannah received her MA in Japanese Studies from the University of Michigan and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California. From 2013 to 2015, she taught English in Japan via the JET Program. She is passionate about education, writing, and travel. (2)
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## Hannah Muniz
Hannah received her MA in Japanese Studies from the University of Michigan and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California. From 2013 to 2015, she taught English in Japan via the JET Program. She is passionate about education, writing, and travel.
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## [College Waitlist: What Are Your Chances of Getting In?](https://blog.prepscholar.com/college-waitlist)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | May 3, 2023
[College Admissions](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-admissions)
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Getting waitlisted at a college certainly isn't a bad thing—your application was good enough to not get rejected!—but it's definitely an uncomfortable place to be. After all, when you're on the college waitlist, you don't know whether you'll be admitted or not, and that alone is anxiety-inducing.
**Luckily, there are many things you can do to increase your odds of getting off a waitlist.** In this article, we explain how the college waitlist works, what steps to take if you've been waitlisted, and how to raise your college waitlist chances so you can attend your dream school.
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## [The 6 Best CUNY Schools and What Makes Them Great](https://blog.prepscholar.com/best-cuny-schools)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | May 2, 2023
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Every year thousands of applicants apply for freshman admission to [CUNY](https://www.prepscholar.com/sat/s/colleges/City-College-of-New-York-SAT-scores-GPA), a renowned university system based in New York City. Which are the best CUNY schools, though? Is there one best CUNY college that towers above all the others?
In this guide, **we present our picks for the best CUNY schools** and offer tips for finding the best CUNY college for *you* based on what you're looking for in a school. But first, what is CUNY exactly?
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## [SAT Score Range: 3 Steps to Understanding Your Score](https://blog.prepscholar.com/sat-score-range)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | April 19, 2023
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**Confused about the SAT score range?** The 1600 point score range has been around since 2017 and consists of a combination of scores from two sections: Reading & Writing and Math. But what do these numbers mean for *you*? And how can you use SAT score ranges to determine the scores you need for college?
First, **we'll discuss the current SAT score range for the exam as a whole and for each SAT section.** After that, we'll take a close look at how SAT scores are distributed among test takers, explain why colleges maintain different SAT score ranges, and teach you how to set your own SAT goal score.
[Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/sat-score-range)
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## [Best College Acceptance Calculator: Learn Your Admission Chances](https://blog.prepscholar.com/college-acceptance-calculator)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | April 17, 2023
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Anyone who’s applied to college remembers the fear of getting [that dreaded rejection letter](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-deal-with-college-rejection). (For the record, I got two—and they both stung. A lot.) But what if you could calculate your chances of college acceptance *before* you applied?
The good news is that you can! **Our** **college acceptance calculator** **uses your GPA and SAT/ACT score to estimate your likelihood of getting accepted to a particular school.** But aside from GPA and test scores, what other critical factors affect your chance of admission? Read on to learn what schools look for during the admission process as well as how you can raise your chance of acceptance by submitting a strong application.
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## [The Best Algebra 1 Regents Review Guide 2023](https://blog.prepscholar.com/algebra-1-regents-review)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | April 5, 2023
[General Education](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/general-education)
[](https://blog.prepscholar.com/algebra-1-regents-review)
Are you a student at a public high school in New York State? Then you must pass a math Regents exam in order to graduate and get your diploma. One of these exams is Algebra 1 Regents, which tests your understanding of an array of algebra-related concepts and laws, from exponents and equations to functions and probability.
The next NYS Algebra regents exam will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 1:15 pm.
Read on to learn exactly what the Algebra 1 Regents exam entails, what kinds of questions you can expect, what topics you should know, and how you can ensure you pass it.
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## [Ivy Day 2026: What Is It, When Is It, and What to Do Next](https://blog.prepscholar.com/ivy-day-decisions)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | March 8, 2023
[College Admissions](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-admissions), [College Info](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-info)
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If you've applied or are currently applying to Ivy League schools, you've likely heard the phrase "Ivy Day." Ivy Day, or Ivy Admissions Day, is when all the Ivy League schools announce their admissions decisions for regular decision first-year applicants. **This year, Ivy Day is March 26, 2026.**
Keep reading to learn more about what to expect on Ivy Day, how to predict future Ivy Day dates, and what to do with your admissions decision(s) once Ivy Day is over.
[Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/ivy-day-decisions)
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## [Are There Any Good For-Profit Colleges? Top 8 For-Profit Colleges](https://blog.prepscholar.com/best-for-profit-colleges)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | December 19, 2022
[College Info](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-info)
[](https://blog.prepscholar.com/best-for-profit-colleges)
For-profit colleges have a pretty poor reputation in the academic world—and generally for good reason. **But are there any good for-profit colleges out there that aren't as bad as the rest?** Should you ever consider going to one?
In this guide, we introduce the **top for-profit colleges**, which we determined based on factors such as graduation rate, net cost of attendance, and student reviews. We also go over the biggest pros and cons of attending a for-profit college. But first, let's look a little more closely at what for-profit schools actually are and how they work.
[Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/best-for-profit-colleges)
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## [Caltech vs MIT: Which Is Better?](https://blog.prepscholar.com/caltech-vs-mit)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | December 10, 2022
[College Info](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-info)
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If you want to major in science, technology, or a related field, then you've likely heard of Caltech and MIT, two of the most prestigious technological institutes in the US. But is Caltech or MIT the better university? **More importantly, which school will be a better fit for *you*?**
In this complete Caltech vs MIT guide, we go over the main differences between Caltech and MIT, and introduce the critical factors you must consider when deciding whether Caltech or MIT is the right choice for you. But first, let's look at what types of schools Caltech and MIT actually are.
[Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/caltech-vs-mit)
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## [The 7 Things That Really Look Good on a College Application](https://blog.prepscholar.com/what-looks-good-on-a-college-application)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | December 10, 2022
[College Admissions](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-admissions), [College Info](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-info)
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**What looks good on a college application?** It's the question nearly every high school student will ask at some point while applying to college. But is there a clear answer?
Fortunately, **the answer is yes!** Read on to learn what colleges look for in applicants, what looks really good on a college application, and what kinds of myths there are about good things to put on a college application.
[Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/what-looks-good-on-a-college-application)
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## [The 13 Best Universities in the UK](https://blog.prepscholar.com/best-universities-in-uk)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | December 9, 2022
[College Info](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-info), [General Education](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/general-education)
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What are the best universities in the UK? If you're a US or other international student thinking of attending college in the UK, then it'll help you immensely in your search to have an idea of **what the best universities in the UK are** based on reputation, selectivity, and student satisfaction.
We'll go over the six biggest potential benefits for US students studying in the UK and then provide you with **a list of the 13 best universities in the UK**. After that, we'll look at a quick comparison of the best colleges in the UK and the best US schools before giving you some critical tips for finding the best UK institution for you.
[Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/best-universities-in-uk)
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## [The 12 Best Universities in Canada](https://blog.prepscholar.com/best-universities-in-canada)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | December 9, 2022
[College Info](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-info), [General Education](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/general-education)
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Thinking of attending college in our friendly neighbor to the north? Whether you're a US or other international student, if you're considering heading to Canada to continue your education, **you'll definitely want to know what the best universities in Canada are**.
We'll explain the biggest benefits of attending a Canadian school before introducing **our picks for the 12 best universities in Canada**. We'll then go over how these top schools differ from the top schools in the US and explain the six factors you need to consider before you apply to a university in Canada.
[Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/best-universities-in-canada)
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## [What to Do If You Get Rejected From Your Dream College](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-deal-with-college-rejection)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | December 4, 2022
[College Admissions](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-admissions)
[](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-deal-with-college-rejection)
You've sent out your applications and can't stop envisioning yourself at your top-choice school. But then the unthinkable happens: **you get a college rejection letter.** You start to wonder: what went wrong? What do I do now? Is it still possible to attend my top-choice school?
The truth is that I've been in this *exact* same situation. **In 2008, I got rejected from my top-choice school, Stanford.** The rejection letter hurt, but on the plus side, it taught me a lot about what I did wrong, both in my application and my overall high school career.
In this article, I use my own rejection experience as a guide to explain how likely a college rejection is for you, how to avoid getting rejected from college, and the steps to take in case your top-choice school just isn't that into you.
[Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-deal-with-college-rejection)
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## [Is Stanford an Ivy League School? Is Duke? MIT?](https://blog.prepscholar.com/is-stanford-ivy-league-duke-mit)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | December 3, 2022
[College Info](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-info)
[](https://blog.prepscholar.com/is-stanford-ivy-league-duke-mit)
Most people have at least heard of the Ivy League, but not everyone knows which schools belong to the venerable group. Is Stanford Ivy League? Is Duke Ivy League? Is MIT Ivy League?
In this article, we'll answer these questions and more as we take a look at **which schools comprise the world-renowned Ivy League** and **which schools are most often mistaken for Ivy League institutions.** We'll also explore what being in the Ivy League means for schools and how Ivy League schools compare with those *not* in the Ivy League in terms of national rankings and selectivity.
[Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/is-stanford-ivy-league-duke-mit)
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## [Penn State vs UPenn: Which Is Ivy League?](https://blog.prepscholar.com/penn-state-vs-upenn)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | November 30, 2022
[College Info](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-info)
[](https://blog.prepscholar.com/penn-state-vs-upenn)
The University of Pennsylvania vs Penn State University: you've likely heard of these schools (and maybe even thought they were the same thing!). But do you know the basic differences between them? In addition, many people are aware that one of these schools is part of the Ivy League, but which one is it? **Is Penn State Ivy League? Or is Penn Ivy League?**
We answer all these questions here in our complete UPenn vs Penn State guide. We'll then go over the pros and cons of attending each university and provide you with key tips for figuring out which school is a better match for you.
[Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/penn-state-vs-upenn)
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## [How to Get Into USC: 5 Expert Admissions Tips](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-get-into-usc)
Posted by [Hannah Muniz](https://blog.prepscholar.com/author/hannah-muniz) | November 11, 2022
[College Info](https://blog.prepscholar.com/topic/college-info)
[](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-get-into-usc)
The University of Southern California (USC) is a highly-ranked private school located in Los Angeles, and, as a result, it draws thousands of qualified applicants each year. **If you're applying here, you are probably wondering what the USC admissions requirements are and what you'll need to stand out as an applicant.**
In this article, we explain how to get into USC, offering you specific tips for what you can improve in your application. But first, how hard is it to get into USC?
[Read More](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-get-into-usc)
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