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Gerrin T. Alexander · August 7, 2026

ACT/SAT Checklist

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We've all been in situations where we thought to ourselves, "Well, look on the bright side..." or "It could have been worse." But what could possibly be worse than showing up at the testing center without everything you need? That was a rhetorical question... I didn't actually want you to make up hypothetical scenarios in your head. Anyways, this article is short and sweet like the checklist of items you should bring with you on the day of the exam. Click the Read More icon to find out what those items are so you are ready to ace the exam!

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Gerrin T. Alexander · July 31, 2026

The Waiting Game

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Just when you thought you were finished, the anticipation isn't over. The one thing determining the end of this dreadful process or whether you must retake the exam awaits: the results! Now, waiting for your results to send to schools doesn't take as long as you think, but when there's so much anticipation built up behind the wait, it feels like forever. Trust me, I know. This article will give you the inside scoop of when you can expect your ACT scores for the different test dates.

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Gerrin T. Alexander · July 29, 2026

The Waiting Game Part II

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Sup, Prepster? We're coming at you live with The Waiting Game Part 2! Yup, that's right, PART 2! So, if you didn't read my first article of this series scroll through this blog page until you find it. You can do it, come on, I believe in you. Don't worry too much though because you don't have to read these articles in chronological order to retain the information correctly. SPOILER ALERT! The first "The Waiting Game" article covered the anticipation built up behind waiting for your ACT results after the test. This time, we will be covering the same thing, but for the SAT instead. So, buckle up kid because this one is a slightly longer ride than the ACT.

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Kalyan Ray-Mazumder · December 15, 2022

Does Your College Major Matter for College Admissions?

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It's a question that plagues many high schoolers as they make the important decision of which college major to pursue: does it really matter which major I choose? Will it affect my admissions chances? Well, we at Prepmedians say yes and no. Confusing, right? That’s why we’re breaking down what you need to know about your college major and its influence on admissions decisions.

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Chris Zhang · January 26, 2022

Stress: How to Deal with It

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Crunch Weeks: the bane of all students. Crunch weeks really make or break a student's grades. You have a midterm one day, a few quizzes the next day, a project and another midterm the next day, and not to mention the daily assignments you have for each class since the only review that happens in college is during review week. The pressure from all the things you have to do and the fact that your performance during this week greatly impacts your grades creates something all students will encounter: stress. This article will explore some ways to deal with stress in college, but the methods in the article are applicable to anyone.

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