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End of the School Year Stress: 7 Tips to Tackle the Reduced ACT and SAT Test Cycle

At The Core is excited to bring you this guest blog, End of the…
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Taking the ACT Exam Online: What do parents need to know to prepare their children?

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The Changing Landscape of College Entrance Exams: ACT and SAT

We talk to a lot of parents. They know a lot has changed about…
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Navigating the High-Speed World of High School and College

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ACT Academy: Friend or Foe

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The Biggest College Prep Decision You Can Make

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College Prep Confusion: We Don’t Want That For You

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