Expert Guides on How to Study for College - Page 2

The 10 Best TOEFL Prep Courses and Classes of 2023

Getting a high TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score raises your chances of getting accepted to premier universities worldwide. TOEFL scores are accepted in over 11,000 academic institutions in over 150 countries, and approximately 90% of TOEFL test takers were acce... Read More
34% of white college students lied about their race to improve chances of admission, financial aid benefits

Key Takeaways 34% of white Americans who applied to colleges or universities admit to lying about being a racial minority on their application 48% of people who lied claimed to be Native American 3/4 of people who faked being a racial minority on their applications wer... Read More
The 9 Best GRE Prep Courses and Classes of 2023

If you're planning on going on to graduate school, passing the GRE is one of the biggest hurdles you have to face. The GRE, which stands for Graduate Record Examination, is like the SAT or ACT for graduate school, and more than 500,000 students take it each year. The GRE has thre... Read More
The 10 Best Praxis Prep Courses and Classes of 2023

Nearly half of all U.S. states require aspiring teachers to pass the Praxis to receive certification. The Praxis test is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to assess academic skills and knowledge levels in reading, writing, and mathematics. Considering that ove... Read More
8 in 10 Americans say college students with mental health issues deserve special accommodations

Key Findings 8 in 10 Americans support giving college students with mental health issues accommodations such as extra absences, extended deadlines, and more time to take exams 86% of Americans who support these accommodations say mental health challenges can make it more ... Read More
Are college students entitled? 86% say classes are too hard, yet majority study less than 10 hrs/wk

Earlier this year, as reported by the New York Times, a New York University professor was fired after 82 of his 350 students signed a petition against him for making his organic chemistry course too hard. As ‘quiet quitting,’ the phenomenon of only doing the bare minimum, ... Read More
The 7 Best AP Prep Courses and Classes of 2023

Advanced placement (AP) courses are a great way for high school students to make sure they're fully prepared for college courses. Performing well in these courses and on corresponding exams can help you start college with credits already earned. As of 2020, more than 1.2 million ... Read More
6 in 10 LGBTQ+ Students Say Discrimination Has Increased Since Dave Chappelle Special

Dave Chappelle’s Netflix comedy special “The Closer” made headlines shortly after airing in October 2021, as it was widely perceived as transphobic and homophobic. Despite the criticism, Netflix has continued to back Chappelle, choosing him to be one of their headliners in ... Read More
The 7 Best MCAT Prep Courses and Classes of 2023

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is required by top medical schools as part of their admissions process. While there are schools that don't require students to provide an MCAT score, most accredited programs in the U.S. and Canada won't accept applicants who haven't pass... Read More