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.
High school honors can mean a lot of different things. Sometimes it refers to honors courses in your school. Other times it refers to specific honors societies that you can join, like the National Honor Society.
Most high schools offer classes at three different levels: standard, honors, and AP. Standard will set you up with the basics, and AP is clearly connected to the AP exam—but what exactly does it mean when a class is honors level? And are honors classes connected to the various academic honors societies?
If you are having trouble figuring out which is the right fit for you, or deciding which one would do more for your college application, or trying to make sense of the many honors organizations out there, read on for our explanation.
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.
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.
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.
The escalation of the COVID-19 epidemic has required us all to make changes to our daily lives. For some of us, that means our schools have temporarily closed, and in some instances, are transitioning to online learning.
While we’re all in this situation together, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help and support when you can’t see your teachers, classmates, and friends face-to-face.
In this article, we’ll do our best to help you navigate this transition to socially-distanced school days, including an explanation of what to expect from online learning, six tips for learning online, and answers to the following FAQs:
Let’s get started by talking through what to expect from distance learning next.
If you're going to take the ACCUPLACER exam, then you're definitely going to want to take some practice tests before the big day!
Practice tests are an important part of the test prep process. They can help you gauge your progress, create focused study plans, and familiarize you with the ACCUPLACER test.
This article will tell you everything you need to know about the ACCUPLACER practice tests: where to find them, how much they cost, how they will work to your specific needs, and so much more.
There's a lot to cover, so let's get started!
The amount of reading you have to do on a daily basis can feel pretty daunting when you’re a student. If making it through all of the reading you need (or want!) to do is a challenge for you, learning how to speed read can help.
But speed reading doesn’t simply mean sitting down with a book or document and skimming over it as fast as you can. In fact, speed reading can be a slightly complicated process that takes some time to learn and master. But once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to get through your stacks of reading much more quickly.
To help you grasp the skill of speed reading, we’re going to:
Now, keep reading (at a normal rate) to learn all of the essential information about how to speed read!
If you're in high school, you've likely heard the term "prospective student" used before in relation to colleges and applications. But what is a prospective student exactly? Is it someone who is applying to college? Or is it someone who’s already been accepted to a particular college? (Or is it both?)
Read on for an in-depth look at the prospective student meaning and for helpful tips on what you can do as a prospective student yourself.
A poem is defined as “a composition in verse.” You’ve probably read poetry in school, like famous sonnets or even Romantic odes.
Reading poetry can be tough, which means writing poetry can me even more intimidating! But guess what? It doesn’t have to be. That’s why we’ve put together this expert guide on how to write good poetry. In this article, we’re going to cover:
So whether you’re an aspiring poet or just writing a poem as part of an assignment, we’ve got you covered with these poetry tips.
Whether you're planning to take the SAT soon or just want to brush up on your basic math skills, knowing your times tables and multiples is a vital part of understanding math. Here, we give you free printable multiplication table PDFs and go over the nine rules you should know about multiplication.
You’ve likely heard of some American women-only colleges, such as Barnard, Scripps, and Smith. But did you know that all-male colleges are still a thing as well? The only major difference is that there are very, very few of them left.
In this article, we’ll go over each remaining men’s college in detail, provide you with a quick history of why the number of all-male colleges has declined so much, and offer you some tips to help you decide whether attending an all-boys college is right for you.
Are you a Libra or interested in getting closer to a Libra? This guide explains everything you need to know about Libra compatibility, including what Libras need in a match, how compatible each sign is with Libra, and how Libras can strengthen their relationships with others (as well as how others can strengthen their relationships with Libras)!
If you've ever come across a table listing all the ACT score percentiles, you may have seen the ACT standard deviation listed at the bottom for composite and section scores. Sadly, there is no explanation for what the standard deviation being that value means; instead, the tables just throw the data out there and move on.
So how does knowing the mean and standard deviation of ACT help you? We'll discuss what standard deviation is and what it means for you and your ACT score in this article.
If you need a helping hand, look for Virgos: these intelligent, hard working members of the zodiac love to help others.
In relationships, however, taking care of others is just one of Virgo's appealing traits. If you're wondering who tender-hearted Virgo is compatible with, let us be your guide. In this article, we'll give you the lowdown on Virgo compatibility by doing the following:
Let's take a look!
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