Author: Zinkerz
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What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? Choosing a College Major for Life
It is an unfortunate reality that the higher education system asks teenagers to pay thousands of dollars in tuition and commit to a subject that will influence the course of their careers. Accordingly, many high school graduates feel overwhelmed when tasked with choosing what to major in. This makes sense given their youth and the…
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Part of the Pack: Zinkerz Alumna Tells Her Story
Here at Zinkerz, we like to say that we are the only team as excited about your future as you are. Our CEO and lead college counselor, Modi, along with our dedicated team of academic advisors and counselors, works tirelessly with each student and family to make sure that they end up in the best…
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Getting to Know the SAT
Introductions can be tricky, especially when you’re being introduced to one of the most important exams you will ever take. That being said, let’s meet the SAT, and learn more about it.
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The College Interview
College interviews can seem intimidating, you should treat interviews as valuable opportunities to showcase those subtle aspects of your personality which may not come across in the black and white numbers and letters in your application.
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3 Tips to Impress Your Admissions Counselor from a Tour Guide
Although each college and university will look for different qualities in their prospective students, there is some overlap as to what you can do to help your chances of being accepted.
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5 Ideas For a Successful Study Break
If you work for too long without a break, you’ll burn out and lose focus; if you take too long of a break, you’ll have a hard time getting back into the flow of studying. Here are some fun and beneficial study breaks that will help you up your concentration.
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Cramming for the SAT: Does it Work?
cramming is about as effective as synchronizing your study schedule with the alignment of celestial bodies when it comes to preparing for tests like the SAT and ACT.
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Cliché College Essays and How To Avoid Them
One of the most difficult parts of writing a college essay is picking a topic that is unique to you. If the topic and content of the essay aren’t things that only you could write about, admissions officers have probably read at least a dozen essays similar to yours.
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The 5 Essential Study Tips For High-Performing Students
There are some students who seem to study less than their classmates, yet somehow do remarkable better. How do they do it? These students have figured out smarter ways to learn. Here are some key insights into how to take your studying to the next level.
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SAT vs. ACT: What’s Right for You?
While the two tests assess similar skills, there are key differences between the tests that can play to a student’s test-taking strengths. In order to maximize your performance, you should study for and take the test that is most suited to your strengths.