--- title: "College Admissions and Test Prep Blog — page 9 | Elite Prep" description: "Admissions guides, test strategy and study advice from Elite Prep instructors and counselors." url: "https://eliteprep.com/blog/page/9/" 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. - ![School campus buildings with signs reading "Hagop and Haiguhi Daglian Library" and "Nerses Tashdjian Gymnasium".](https://media.eliteprep.com/image-asset-19-webp-w400.webp) [SAT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/sat/) [ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/act/) ### [Why You Should Always Write in Your SAT/ACT Test Booklet](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2017/3/31/why-you-should-always-write-in-your-satact-test-booklet/) March 31, 2017 Jon G. - ![The Science of Cramming, or How to Prepare for Standardized Tests](https://media.eliteprep.com/how-to-prepare-for-standardized%2Btests-webp-w400.webp) [Study Tips](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/study-tips/) ### [The Science of Cramming, or How to Prepare for Standardized Tests](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2017/2/25/the-science-of-cramming-or-how-to-prepare-for-standardized-tests/) February 25, 2017 Stephen P. - ![Autumn campus walkway past brick buildings with the title "How (Not) to Choose a College"](https://media.eliteprep.com/image-asset-169-webp-w400.webp) [Colleges & Universities](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/colleges-universities/) ### [How (Not) to Choose a College](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2017/2/10/how-not-to-choose-a-college/) February 10, 2017 Stephen P. - ![Two sharpened pencils on a yellow background with the title "7 Ways to Boost Clarity and Upgrade Your SAT Essay"](https://media.eliteprep.com/image-asset-130-webp-w400.webp) [SAT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/sat/) [Writing](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/writing/) ### [7 Ways to Boost Clarity and Upgrade Your SAT Essay](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2017/2/9/7-ways-to-boost-clarity-and-upgrade-your-sat-essay/) February 9, 2017 Kiley A. - ![Should I take the SAT or ACT?](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite-Blog-Feb-2-webp-w400.webp) ### [Should I Take the SAT or ACT?](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2017/2/2/should-i-take-the-sat-or-the-act/) February 3, 2017 Jon G. - ![One Habit That Will Help You Raise Your SAT Reading and Writing Scores](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite-Blog-Jan-28-webp-w400.webp) [SAT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/sat/) ### [One Habit That Will Help You Raise Your SAT Reading & Writing Scores](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2017/1/28/one-habit-to-help-you-raise-your-sat-reading-writing-scores/) January 28, 2017 Stephen P. - ![SoCal Weekend SAT & ACT Kickstart Programs](https://media.eliteprep.com/image-asset-68-webp-w400.webp) [Test Prep](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/test-prep/) ### [SoCal Weekend SAT & ACT Kickstart Programs](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2015/12/22/january-socal-weekend-kickstart-programs/) January 24, 2017 - ![Good at Math? Then You Should Ace the SAT Language Sections](https://media.eliteprep.com/image-asset-158-webp-w400.webp) [SAT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/sat/) ### [Good at Math? Then You Should Ace the SAT Language Sections](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2017/1/14/good-at-math-then-you-should-ace-the-sat-language-sections/) January 14, 2017 Stephen P. - ![Does High School Prepare Students for the SAT?](https://media.eliteprep.com/image-asset-79-webp-w400.webp) [SAT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/sat/) ### [Does High School Prepare Students for the SAT?](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2017/1/3/does-high-school-prepare-students-for-the-sat/) January 3, 2017 Stephen P. - ![A person holding a pencil examines a printed page through a magnifying glass in warm, dim light.](https://media.eliteprep.com/image-asset-183-webp-w400.webp) [SAT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/sat/) [Test Prep](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/test-prep/) ### [Identifying Main Ideas in SAT Reading Passages](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2016/12/13/identifying-main-ideas-in-sat-reading-passages/) December 13, 2016 Jon G. - ![An orange physalis lantern pod resting on fresh snow against warm golden bokeh lights](https://media.eliteprep.com/image-asset-86-webp-w400.webp) ### [Boost Your Test Scores Over the Holiday Break!](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2015/12/14/boost-your-sat-scores-over-the-holiday-break/) December 6, 2016 - 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![Palm trees against a pale blue sky with a pink and purple color wash over the left side](https://media.eliteprep.com/image-asset-175-webp-w400.webp) ### [How to Pick Your UC Personal Insight Questions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2016/10/24/how-to-pick-your-uc-personal-insight-questions/) October 24, 2016 Stephen P. - ![Smiling young woman with long dark hair wearing a white top and a key pendant necklace](https://media.eliteprep.com/image-asset-124-webp-w400.webp) ### [15% of California National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists are Elite Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2016/10/13/15-of-california-national-merit-scholarship-semifinalists-are-elite-students/) October 13, 2016 - ![Overhead view of a dense crowd of graduates in black gowns with gold and orange hoods at a commencement ceremony](https://media.eliteprep.com/image-asset-46-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [When It Comes to Colleges, the Biggest Name Doesn't Always Mean the Best Fit](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2016/10/5/the-biggest-name-doesnt-always-mean-the-best-fit/) October 5, 2016 Stephen P. - 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