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A guide to finding your best SAT dateA college admissions expert offers helpful advice on how to select the best date to take the SAT exam, taking other important deadlines into account. | SAT | | Dates | |
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Kaplan to offer FREE online PSAT prep courseKaplan Test Prep recently announced the upcoming launch of a free Preliminary SAT (PSAT) prep course for all students., which will cover each area of the exam, including Reading, Math, Writing and Language. | Kaplan | | PSAT | |
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Which Standardized Test Should You Take - the ACT or SAT?Today, both the SAT and the ACT are accepted by four-year universities. | ACT | | SAT | |
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Introducing the new and improved SATThe SAT exam has undergone a major renovation. | SAT | | EXAM | | | |
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The new SAT essay: Does your dream school require it?The short answer is maybe, but probably not. The College Board's new version of the SAT will roll out in March, which includes a newly structured, optional essay portion. | SAT | | college prep | | standardized testing | | Kaplan | | essay | | College Board | | college planning | | planning for college. | |
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Six steps to landing in the Ivy LeaguesIf your child has their hopes set on attending an Ivy League school, it's important to start preparing early on. Lulu Curiel of Ivy Advisors shares six tips to pave your path to the Ivy League schools. | Ivy Leagues | | GPA | | SAT | | ACT | | extracurricular | |
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5 changes to the SAT and how parents are reactingDid you know a new version of the SAT will be launching in March? | Kaplan | | SAT | | College Board | |
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How you can help your child ace the SAT or ACTIt's never too early to start preparing for the SATs or ACTs. Lauren Gaggioli, Founder of Higher Scores Test Prep, shares her insights on what it takes to make the grade on these high-stress standardized tests. | sat | | act | | standardized testing | | test prep | | high scores | | college prep | | high school | | test taking | | test taking tips | |
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College Savings Timeline: The home stretchYou’re the parent of a high school junior, which means in just two years your child will be on his or her way to college. In this week’s College Savings Timeline, we discuss the five most important college planning steps for the final years of high school. | 529 plans | | 529 plan | | college savings | | high school | | scholarships | | financial aid | | SAT | | ACT | | FAFSA | |
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Top 529 College Savings Plans
One-year rankings are based on a plan's average investment returns over the last 12 months.
State | Plan Name | |
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1 | Indiana | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |
2 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
3 | Delaware | Delaware College Investment Plan |
Three-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last three years.
State | Plan Name | |
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1 | Indiana | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |
2 | New York | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan |
3 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
Five-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last five years
State | Plan Name | |
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1 | Ohio | Ohio's 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage |
2 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
3 | Delaware | Delaware College Investment Plan |
10-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last ten years.
State | Plan Name | |
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1 | Ohio | Ohio's 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage |
2 | New York | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan |
3 | Indiana | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |