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Tips For College Applications, Essays & Letters of Recommendation

April 25, 2022 by Excel High School

You’ve been making plans about what you’re going to do after high school for a while now, and it’s finally time to apply to college. The last year of high school is a whirlwind, with the time seeming to pass faster than any other year of your life so far. When it comes to applying for colleges, you don’t want that time to catch up with you, so here are some important tips from Excel High School for getting your college applications, essays, and letters of recommendations in time and in top shape.

Filed Under: College Prep Tagged With: college, college admissions, college prep

Responding to the Common App Essay Prompts

April 20, 2022 by Excel High School

If you’re not familiar with Common App, then here’s a great chance to check it out. Using Common App, students can apply to over 900 different colleges and universities using a “common app” online. One of the great aspects of Common App is that you can also submit answers to essay prompts for your selected schools to view. Giving them a sample of your writing, your way of thinking, and a peek into who you are is a wonderful opportunity to help your application stand out.

Filed Under: College Prep Tagged With: college, college admissions, college prep, common app, Online Learning

Getting Ready for College: A Checklist for Students

March 28, 2022 by Excel High School

It’s never too early to prepare for college. Think about the past four years of your life. How quickly did they fly by? The four years you will spend in high school will go by even more quickly, so here’s a guide to help you start preparing for college early, so that you don’t get […]

Filed Under: College Prep Tagged With: college, college prep, graduation, sat, student performance

Getting Into College With A Low GPA

March 7, 2022 by Excel High School

The average GPA for U.S. high school students is a 3.0, but the average GPA for U.S. college-bound students is between a 3.5 and 4.0. College acceptance is a competitive market, and although your GPA is important, it’s not everything college admissions counselors consider. If your GPA isn’t what you need it to be, here are some tips to help you get back on track for college admissions.

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Excel High School’s SAT® Prep Course

November 18, 2021 by Excel High School

Many experts recommend that students start preparing for the SAT® as early as the eighth grade and make their first attempt at the test as a sophomore in high school. Why should your student start so early? The SAT® isn’t like any other standardized test that your student has been exposed to, and since they can use their best scores as submissions to whatever college or university they’d like to attend, this is great advice. With many colleges and universities still expecting students to submit their scores prior to admission, earlier is better when it comes to SAT® prep.

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The Pros & Cons of Taking the SAT or the ACT

July 30, 2021 by Excel High School

College admission parameters are changing. In the past, standardized test scores were an important part of a student’s application. Today, many colleges are no longer requiring applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. In fact, Insider.com has published a list of 27 colleges that do not require standardized test scores, and FairTest (The National […]

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Choosing an Online High School

June 13, 2013 by Excel High School

The 1992 movie The Mighty Ducks revolves around a fictional peewee hockey team called the Ducks.  The archrival of the Ducks is the Hawks, who’s star player is Adam Banks. After doing a little research, it’s discovered that due to districting lines, Banks should actually be playing for the Ducks, not the Hawks, and thus […]

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Effective Study Habits

March 11, 2013 by Excel High School

Studying is something students usually do because they have to, not because they want to. That’s why so many people cram.  They figure if they just attempt to absorb as much information as possible right before a test, they can save time and still do well. But cramming isn’t very effective.  Even if the information […]

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Benefits of Online Learning

February 28, 2013 by Excel High School

It’s not always easy to learn new things.  If it was, then everyone would probably be a genius. But that doesn’t mean becoming education has to be hard.  In fact, we think the easier and more available you can make education, the better it is for everyone.  Ultimately, learning is learning. Between different schools and […]

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Is Online Education the Future?

February 13, 2013 by Excel High School

There was a time when computer labs were a luxury in schools. When overhead projectors and chalkboards reigned supreme.  When teachers dealt with students passing notes instead of texting each other. And there was a time when online education was something only a few people did.  Distance learning, as it was often called, was done […]

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