College interview questions, etiquette and follow-up
How to answer common college interview questions without sounding rehearsed, what to ask your interviewer, how to close well, what to write in a thank-you email, and what if it went badly.
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College essay examples, books and free resources
Where to read college essays that admissions offices chose as models, which books are worth borrowing, and where to get free, trustworthy feedback on your draft.
How to edit, proofread and submit your college essay
Revise the big picture first, then tighten sentences, proofread aloud, get two or three readers, use AI only within the rules, and submit a few days before the deadline.
How to choose a college essay topic and avoid clichés
The best college essay topic shows something about you that the rest of your application can't. Here's how to brainstorm, test your ideas, sidestep clichés and write about challenges.
How to find and apply for SAT and ACT scholarships
Where SAT and ACT score-based scholarships come from, how automatic merit awards, state programs and National Merit work, and a step-by-step plan to apply on time.
College application fee waivers: every way to apply for free
How to get college application fee waivers through SAT and ACT fee waivers, the Common App, Coalition with Scoir, UC, NACAC and colleges themselves, plus free score sends and CSS Profile.
Classical vs. operant conditioning for the MCAT
Classical conditioning links two stimuli; operant conditioning links a behavior to its consequence. Learn the terms, schedules, studies and traps the MCAT tests.
ASVAB test day guide: Registration, retesting, and study tactics
Prepare for ASVAB test day with expert tips on registration, retesting rules, logistics, and proven study strategies. Boost your score and military career options now.
Preparing for the ASVAB: Study strategies and resources
Discover study techniques to boost your ASVAB score and reach eligibility and career requirements.
Is there a passing ASVAB score? What your scores decide
There’s no single passing ASVAB score. Each branch sets its own minimum AFQT, and line scores decide which jobs you qualify for. Here’s how it works.
How the ASVAB is scored: Standard scores and percentiles
How ASVAB standard scores (an average of 50) and AFQT percentiles from 1 to 99 are calculated, and what your percentile means for enlisting and jobs.
AFQT score: Percentiles, categories, and what yours means
Your AFQT score is a percentile from 1 to 99, grouped into Categories I-V. Learn how it’s calculated from four ASVAB subtests and what each branch requires.
ASVAB line scores: How each branch matches you to jobs
Line scores combine your ASVAB subtest scores to decide which jobs you qualify for. See how the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps build theirs.
How to read your ASVAB score report, step by step
How to read each part of your ASVAB score report: your AFQT percentile, your standard score on each subtest, and the line scores that qualify you for jobs.
Choose the right test format for your success
Learn the different ways you can take the ASVAB and discover which format best fits you.
Bust ASVAB myths and build lasting confidence
Get the details you need to walk into test day ready to ace your ASVAB and achieve your score goals.