--- title: "College Admissions and Test Prep Blog — page 5 | Elite Prep" description: "Admissions guides, test strategy and study advice from Elite Prep instructors and counselors." url: "https://eliteprep.com/blog/page/5/" image: "https://media.eliteprep.com/blog-library-gradient-webp-card.jpg" language: "en" source: "eliteprep build" --- ![Four students talking over their notes in a library](https://eliteprep.com/media/blog-library-gradient-webp-w1600.webp) # Blog Admissions guides, test strategy and study advice from Elite Prep instructors and counselors. - ![What Changes to NACAC’s Code of Ethics Could Mean for College-Bound Students](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BNACAC%2Bcode%2Bof%2Bethics-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [What Changes to NACAC’s Code of Ethics Could Mean for College-Bound Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/nacac-code-of-ethics-changes/) Recent changes made to the code of ethics of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) might impact students applying to college… November 12, 2019 - ![How to Write Your College Application Activities List](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BActivities-webp-w400.webp) [College Application](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-application/) ### [How to Write Your College Application Activities List](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-application-activities-list/) The activities list gives admissions officers a sense of where your passions lie and what experiences have shaped you into who you are today. November 6, 2019 Jon G. - ![Writing Exercises to Get Primed for College Admission Essays](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2Bprimed%2Bessays-webp-w400.webp) ### [Writing Exercises to Get Primed for College Admission Essays](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-essay-writing-exercises/) Considering how robust the human experience is, you probably have a treasure trove of ideas waiting to be uncovered. October 28, 2019 Jon G. - ![The Parent's Role in Preparing for the SAT or ACT](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BParents-webp-w400.webp) ### [The Parent's Role in Preparing for the SAT or ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/parents-role-in-preparing-for-sat-act/) If approached with care, test preparation can actually be a constructive, rewarding experience. October 27, 2019 Kiley A. - ![What if My College Admissions Essay is Too Short?](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BEssay%2BToo%2BShort-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [What If My College Admissions Essay is Too Short?](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-essay-too-short/) How short is too short when it comes to college essays? And what if you’re so concise that you don’t come close to the maximum word length? October 15, 2019 Stephen P. - ![Elite Prep Celebrates Grand Opening of New Branch in La Crescenta](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BPress%2BRelease%2BLa%2BCrescenta%2B2-webp-w400.webp) [Press](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/press/) ### [Elite Prep Celebrates Grand Opening of New Branch in La Crescenta](https://eliteprep.com/blog/elite-prep-la-crescenta-grand-opening/) Elite Prep La Crescenta, the highly regarded company’s 51st branch worldwide, is now offering test prep, tutoring… August 20, 2019 - ![How to Manage Academic Stress](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BStress-webp-w400.webp) [Study Tips](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/study-tips/) ### [How to Manage Academic Stress](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-to-manage-academic-stress/) Stress is also often a learned pattern of thinking, one that we need to unlearn if we’re going to get things done. August 16, 2019 Stephen P. - ![Gen.G x Elite Launches World’s First eSports International School](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BPress%2BRelease%2BGenG-webp-w400.webp) [eSports](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/esports/) [Press](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/press/) ### [Gen.G x Elite Launches World’s First eSports International School](https://eliteprep.com/blog/geng-esports-international-school/) Global esports conglomerate Gen.G has partnered with Elite Education Group to launch Gen.G Elite Esports Academy. June 24, 2019 - ![7 Inspiring TED Talks for Students](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BTED%2BTalks-webp-w400.webp) [Creativity](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/creativity/) ### [7 Inspiring TED Talks for Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/ted-talks-for-students/) Seven TED Talks that cover a variety of topics to nourish your intellect and spirit. June 21, 2019 Jon G. - ![4 Tips for Finding Balance: How to Study and Still Have a Life](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BBalance-webp-w400.webp) [Study Tips](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/study-tips/) ### [4 Tips for Finding Balance: How to Study and Still Have a Life](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-to-study-and-have-a-life/) In the face of increasing academic and social pressures, it’s typical for teenagers to make more time for school at the expense of their social lives. June 11, 2019 Stephen P. - ![Title card reading "4 Benefits of Setting Academic and Personal Goals" over a blurred stack of colorful paper.](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BGoals-webp-w400.webp) [Study Tips](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/study-tips/) ### [4 Benefits of Setting Academic and Personal Goals](https://eliteprep.com/blog/setting-academic-goals/) Once your goals emerge, you will be on your way to living your best life. Let’s look at some key benefits you’re likely to experience by setting goals. May 30, 2019 Kiley A. - ![How to Spot a Sentence Fragment](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BSentence%2BFragment-webp-w400.webp) [ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/act/) [Writing](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/writing/) ### [How to Spot a Sentence Fragment](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-to-spot-a-sentence-fragment/) One of the first steps in mastering SAT and ACT grammar is understanding the difference between a complete sentence and a sentence fragment. May 27, 2019 Jon G. - ![10 Amazing Ways to Exercise Your Brain](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BExercise%2BYour%2BBrain-webp-w400.webp) [Study Tips](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/study-tips/) ### [10 Amazing Ways to Exercise Your Brain](https://eliteprep.com/blog/10-amazing-ways-to-exercise-your-brain/) Here are some great ways to get your brain stretching and your mind thinking in “divergent” ways. May 2, 2019 Stephen P. - ![What High School Juniors Should Be Doing to Prepare for College](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BJuniors-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [What High School Juniors Should Be Doing to Prepare for College](https://eliteprep.com/blog/juniors-prepare-for-college/) With a little organization and planning, you can handle junior year. Here are seven things you can do to smooth your road to college. April 25, 2019 Kiley A. - ![If I'm Applying to an Art/Design school, Do My SAT Scores Matter?](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BART%2BSCHOOL-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [If I'm Applying to an Art/Design school, Do My SAT Scores Matter?](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2019/4/4/if-im-applying-to-an-artdesign-school-do-my-sat-scores-matter/) Short answer: maybe. As with most admission questions, the answer here depends on which schools we’re talking… April 4, 2019 Stephen P. - ![Word Choice and Diction Errors on the SAT & ACT](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BDiction-webp-w400.webp) ### [Word Choice and Diction Errors on the SAT & ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2019/3/27/word-choice-and-diction-errors-on-the-sat-amp-act/) You may have heard of the word “diction” from your English instructors, but what does it mean? And how does it work on the ACT/SAT? March 27, 2019 Jon G. - ![6 Things to Do After Taking the SAT or ACT](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BAFTER%2BSAT-webp-w400.webp) [ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/act/) [SAT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/sat/) ### [6 Things to Do After Taking the SAT or ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2019/3/24/6-things-to-do-after-taking-the-sat-or-act/) So now that you’ve finally taken the test (and hopefully recuperated from any dizziness from the ride), here are six ideas for where to put your focus next. March 24, 2019 Kiley A. - ![How Many AP Classes is Enough?](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BHow%2BMany%2BAP%2BClasses-webp-w400.webp) [AP Classes](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/ap-classes/) ### [How Many AP Classes is Enough?](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2019/3/10/how-many-ap-classes-is-enough/) There’s no doubt that AP classes offer a number of benefits. But how many AP classes should you take? March 10, 2019 Kiley A. - ![Creating a Great Study Space](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BStudy%2BSpace-webp-w400.webp) [Study Tips](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/study-tips/) ### [Creating a Great Study Space](https://eliteprep.com/blog/creating-a-great-study-space/) Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your studies? A great study space will allow you to get into the zone as you work toward your academic goals. March 7, 2019 - ![Elite Prep Celebrates Grand Opening of New Branch Office in Las Vegas](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BPress%2BRelease%2BLas%2BVegas-webp-w400.webp) [Press](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/press/) ### [Elite Prep Celebrates Grand Opening of New Branch Office in Las Vegas](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2019/3/4/elite-prep-celebrates-grand-opening-of-new-branch-office-in-las-vegas/) Elite Prep Las Vegas, the highly regarded educational company’s first branch in Nevada… March 5, 2019 - ![Circular Ellis Island Medals of Honor seal with a small gold crown at the top](https://media.eliteprep.com/EliisIslandSeal-webp-w400.webp) [Press](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/press/) ### [Elite Education Group Founder and Chairman Jonghwan Patrick Park Earns 2019 Ellis Island Medal of Honor](https://eliteprep.com/blog/jonghwan-patrick-park-awarded-ellis-island-medal-of-honor/) The Ellis Island Medals of Honor are awarded annually to individuals who embody the spirit of America in their salute to tolerance, brotherhood, diversity… February 22, 2019 - ![8 Ways to Improve Your Speed on the SAT/ACT](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BSpeed-webp-w400.webp) [ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/act/) [SAT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/sat/) ### [8 Ways to Improve Your Speed on the SAT/ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2019/2/9/8-ways-to-improve-your-speed-on-the-satact/) If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for a quick-fix, so let’s cut to the chase… February 9, 2019 - ![What Should I Study to Prepare for the ACT Science Test?](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BACT%2BScience-webp-w400.webp) ### [What Should I Study to Prepare for the ACT Science Test?](https://eliteprep.com/blog/act-science-test/) Despite its name, the ACT Science Test is not really a test of your knowledge of science. February 5, 2019 Stephen P. - ![Two students talking over a laptop, with the title "5 Myths About the SAT & ACT" over the photo.](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BBlog%2BImage%2BMyths-webp-w400.webp) [ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/act/) [SAT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/sat/) ### [5 Myths About the SAT & ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/5-myths-about-the-sat-act/) When it comes to standardized tests, the truth is often riddled with inaccuracies. January 31, 2019 Jon G. [Browse every post by year →](https://eliteprep.com/blog/archive/) [Subscribe to the RSS feed](https://eliteprep.com/blog/rss.xml) ## Ready to Discuss Your Options? Each Elite Prep center sets its own class schedule and hours. Find the center nearest you and contact its staff for current schedules. [Find a center](https://eliteprep.com/locations/) [Browse programs](https://eliteprep.com/programs/)