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Tyler Epps
Tyler Epps is an editor for BestColleges. He writes and edits content about higher education, specializing in student life, college planning, and test prep. He is passionate about helping students prepare for college and navigate their educational journey. He holds a BSBA in management and a minor in human resources from Appalachian State University, and has a background in online research and writing.
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The 12 Best Books for College Students to Read in 2023
Kim-Ling Sun
September 20, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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College Foreign Language Requirement: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Kim-Ling Sun
September 16, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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What PSAT Score Do You Need for a National Merit Scholarship?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
September 16, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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What Is the National Merit Scholarship Program? How Do You Enter?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
September 16, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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8 Tips to Get Through General Education Courses
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
September 13, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Bootcamp
8 Best Tech Jobs for 40-Year Old Career Changers
Stefanie Grodman
September 7, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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8 Essential Books to Help Prepare You for Graduate School
Kim-Ling Sun
September 2, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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12 College Application Books to Help You Get Into Your Dream School
Kim-Ling Sun
September 1, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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What Is the Common Black College Application?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
August 30, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: Is It Ever OK to Skip a Class?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
August 29, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Can You Take Graduate Courses as an Undergrad? Should You?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
August 26, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: How to Ask Your Professor for Research
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
August 23, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Bootcamp
Should I Choose a University-Affiliated Coding Bootcamp?
Bethanny Parker
August 19, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
Is the ACT Hard? 4 Factors That Make It Tricky
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
August 12, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: How to Ask Your Professor to Be a Reference
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
August 11, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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What Are Night Classes? 6 Tips to Help You Succeed
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
August 8, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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10 Things to Do During Your Break Between College Classes
Kim-Ling Sun
August 8, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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10 Best Online Websites and Resources for Academic Research
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
July 15, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: What to Do If You’ve Been Expelled From College
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
July 14, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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The 14 Best GMAT Practice Tests to Help You Earn the Score You Need
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
July 14, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Should I Go Back to College to Finish My Degree?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
July 8, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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The 19 Best MCAT Practice Tests to Help You Earn the Score You Need
Blake Weil
July 7, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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A Complete Guide to GRE Registration and Fees (With Pictures)
Thomas Broderick
July 5, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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Should You Take Morning, Afternoon, or Evening Classes?
Kim-Ling Sun
July 2, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: What to Do if You Have a Bad Professor
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
July 1, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: How to Pull an All-Nighter in College
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
July 1, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
How to Send SAT Scores to Colleges: Step-by-Step Guide
Thomas Broderick
June 29, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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What High School Classes Do Colleges Look For?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
June 27, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: How to Survive and Succeed in Early Morning College Classes
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
June 24, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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The History of Public Universities in the U.S.
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
June 23, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Are Pre-College Summer Programs Worth It? The Pros and Cons
Staff Writers
June 20, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Resource
Is AP Physics C: Mechanics Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Ellery Weil
June 17, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Blog
How to Register for College Classes: 5 Essential Tips
Sharon Wilfong
June 15, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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How to Send ACT Scores to Colleges: Step-by-Step Guide
Thomas Broderick
June 9, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
The Pros and Cons of Staying on Campus During the Summer
Staff Writers
June 8, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
How to Write a Dissertation: Step-by-Step Guide
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
June 7, 2022 •
~0 Min Read
Resource
Is AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Ellery Weil
June 6, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Blog
Got Waitlisted? How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
June 3, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Blog
18 SAT Practice Tests to Help You Ace the Exam
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
June 2, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Blog
Top 9 PSAT Practice Tests to Use in Your Prep
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
May 31, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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How to Register for the ACT: Step-by-Step Guide (With Pictures)
Staff Writers
May 27, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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SAT Test Day Checklist: What to Bring and How to Prepare
Staff Writers
May 26, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
Is AP Comparative Government and Politics Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Ellery Weil
May 6, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Blog
How Long Is the ACT? Tips for Managing Your Time Wisely
Nancy Parode
April 22, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
Is AP Computer Science A Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Ellery Weil
April 20, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Resource
Is AP European History Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Ellery Weil
April 14, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Blog
Why AP Classes Lack Diversity — and Why We Need to Change This
Ciera Graham, Ph.D.
March 30, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
Expanding Access to Advanced Placement: Overcoming Barriers to Equity
Debbi Johnson-Rais, Ed.D.
March 29, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Resource
Is AP Microeconomics Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Staff Writers
March 14, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
Is AP Environmental Science Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Staff Writers
March 14, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
Is AP Human Geography Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Meg Whitenton
March 14, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Resource
Is AP Calculus AB Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Whitney Sandoval
March 11, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Resource
Is AP U.S. Government and Politics Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Christina Payne
March 11, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
Is AP Psychology Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
March 10, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
9 Fun Ways to Announce Your College Decision to Friends and Family
Staff Writers
March 4, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
Resource
Is AP World History Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
March 3, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Resource
Is AP English Language and Composition Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Whitney Sandoval
March 3, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Resource
Is AP Computer Science Principles Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Ellery Weil
February 24, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Resource
Is AP English Literature and Composition Hard? A Complete 2022 Guide
Stefanie Grodman
February 15, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
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When Do SAT Scores Come Out? Full 2022-23 Schedule
Steve Bailey
February 14, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Blog
Where 10 Super Bowl MVPs Went to College
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
February 11, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
The 10 Best Colleges for Dating in 2022
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
February 11, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Academic Programs
The 10 Cheapest and Most Affordable Online Colleges
Staff Writers
January 24, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Program Guide
Bachelor’s in Human Resources Program Guide
Meg Whitenton
December 9, 2021 •
~0 Min Read
Resource
The Student’s Guide to Financial Aid and the FAFSA
Chinh Ngo
November 11, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
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Should You Send SAT/ACT Scores to Test-Optional Schools?
Tyler Epps
October 20, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
Resource
The Student’s Guide to Evaluating Financial Aid Award Letters
Staff Writers
September 28, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Blog
How Many Colleges Should You Apply To?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D., Doug Wintemute
September 24, 2021 •
~5 Min Read
Blog
The 30 Best Study-From-Home Essentials for Students in 2022
Staff Writers
February 1, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Blog
Top 5 Jobs for Nature Lovers and Outdoor Enthusiasts
Stephen Gaffney
October 21, 2020 •
~2 Min Read
Blog
Learn Spanish Online: Free Courses to Get You Started
Tyler Epps
September 17, 2020 •
~6 Min Read