Extra Time Guide: Sample Parent Appeal Letter Petitioning for Extra Time

Parents can support students seeking extra time accommodations with a letter like this one.

Extra Time Guide: Sample Student Letter Petitioning for Extra Time

Students can — and should — support their own application for extra time accommodations with a letter like this one.

Extra Time Guide: Sample Tutor Letter Petitioning for Extra Time

Tutors can—and should—support students seeking extra time accommodations with a letter like this one.

Chemistry Guide: The Quick Guide to Acids and Bases

Writing Guide: Three Ways to Turn Weak Sentences Into Strong Ones

Learn how to identify your weak sentences—and use these three techniques to turn them into strong ones.

Extra Time Guide: ACT

Your guide to getting extra time accommodations on the ACT: what you need, when to apply, and how to handle an appeals process.

Extra Time: SAT / The College Board

Your guide to getting extra time accommodations on the SAT: what you need, when to apply, and how to handle an appeals process.

A Guide to the Common App College Essay

College essays should be three things: memorable, relevant, and personal. Here’s how.

College Essays: A (Long) Intro

College Essays: Three Essay Topics to Typically Avoid (or If You Do Them, How to Do Them Well)

Most college applicants will try to write one of these three essays. But that’s not the only reason why you…

Extra Time Guide: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to your questions about extra time accommodations. When is too late to apply? Is it easier to get SAT or ACT extra time? (And…