So your guidance counselor, family and friends keep telling you that your SAT test and ACT test are a key part of the admissions process. In fact, some school counselors think that your SAT tests and ACT scores are even more important than your school grades, your admissions essay and letters of recommendation.  So you probably need to know that “sat” is not just the past tense of sit and that ”act” isn’t just what stars do!

Don’t despair! To help you out, here are CampusCompare’s  definitions of the SAT and ACT tests to keep you a cut above the class.

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My two cents:

I would say, with regards to the admissions process, make sure you cover all your bases. Make sure you fill out all the necessary forms and that all the extra application forms, the financial aid forms, and other miscellaneous objects along the way are all taken care of. This will ensure that nothing is standing in your way for admissions nor any money you have coming to you. Also pay attention, spend time, and edit your essay. Make sure it really is one of your best pieces of writing. And lastly I would say as easy as it is to procrastinate about all of this, because it isn’t the easiest or most fun process, don’t leave it until the last minute. This may lead to doing it in a hurry and you may skip over something or just not fill it out to the best of your abilities. Good luck future students, hope you all get into your #1!

-Blake Sama
-Alumni from Northeastern University

 All the terms you need to know to help you get into college…Read the College Application and Admissions Glossary after the jump!

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