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15 Top Summer Programs Still Accepting Applications (2025)

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Jump-To Glossary How to Choose the Right Summer Program Top 15 Summer Programs for High School Students Pre-College Summer Programs for High School Students Free Summer Programs for High School Students FAQs: High School Summer…
What accomplishments were your best of the year? Plan where you'll make improvements for next year with C2 Education!

Your 2024 Best of the Year: A Self-Reflection

As the year draws to a close, your feeds are likely filled with “Best ____ of 2024” headlines. You’ve read about the best books, best movies, best apps, best new products, and best “best of the year” lists. Why are these lists so…
Figuring out the right extracurricular activities can be challenging. Contact C2 Education for a free high school planning session today!

The Truth about High School Extracurricular Activities

Colleges don’t just admit students—they admit people. What you do outside the classroom can have a huge impact on your college applications, so in addition to grades, course rigor, test scores, and college essays, it’s important to consider…
Don't let the ACT Science section scare you. Contact your local C2 to get help and maximize your ACT score.

What’s on the ACT Science Section?

A lot of students shy away from the ACT because of the science section, but don’t be scared off by it. The ACT Science section isn’t particularly science-y. The bulk of the 40-question, 35-minute science section focuses on reading comprehension…
Deciding between the SAT or ACT can be challenging. Visit your local C2 for a free consultation to help you choose.

How to Decide Between the ACT and SAT

Are you trying to figure out whether you should focus on the SAT or the ACT? Relax—we’ve got you covered. A lot of students wonder whether colleges secretly prefer one test over the other. Good news: they don’t. From a college admissions…
The ACT English section makes up one fourth of your total ACT score. Get personalized ACT prep with C2 and be ready for test day!

Score High with These ACT® English Tips

Your challenge, should you choose to accept it (and if you're taking the ACT®, you have to accept it): Answer 50 questions in just 35 minutes. The ACT English section is the fastest-paced section on the test, and anywhere from 1/3 to ½ of…
March SAT the easiest SAT

Is the March SAT the Easiest? 4 Reasons to Take It

Which SAT® is the easiest? Myth: The March SAT is the easiest SAT test date. Fact: There’s no such thing as “the easiest SAT test date.” While it’s true that some versions of the SAT are easier than others, it’s false that…
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The SAT – A Basic Introduction to the Test

The SAT is one of two standardized college admissions tests used in the U.S. – the other being the ACT. It is intended to demonstrate college readiness based on key skills like reading comprehension and analysis, computational ability, clarity…
The most successful students plan their high school careers. Let C2 help you with yours!

High School Planning: Your Road to Success

High school planning is a must if you're looking for a competitive edge when applying to college. Ask yourself, "What do the most successful high school students have in common?" They plan ahead. Early in your high school career, you should…