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A listener writes in with a question about how to prep for the SAT/ACT on the cheap. Megan uses her expert advice to go through a variety of resources and help vet what might be helpful and what might be a mistake. Erin shares her own stress with taking a standardized exam and trying to piece together various resources. What resources might work for you?

Official Guide episode #533

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This may be our most controversial episode ever. Megan shares the importance of style guides and Erin throws a fit. Regardless, knowing what a style guide is and how to use one is a necessary skill for any student. What do you think about style guides argument? The various guides are linked down below.

APA Style Guide

MLA Style Guide

OWL Purdue

Grammar Girl Guide to Writing

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Yes, the all-caps is intentional–Erin is a HUGE fan of school supplies. So much so that she even wrote an entire blog post about it (here is that post)! What are your favorite school supplies? What are the things Erin was right-on about? What was a miss? Let’s chat pens, pencils, notebooks, and everything else!

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Megan introduces us to the big one–the Fiske Guide–where you can find a ton of information about colleges. Find out the history, the stories that make the colleges unique, and hear from ACTUAL students. Fiske guide is great for research but also fun to have around and flip through!

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Want to get to know yourself a bit better? Curious what careers might be best for you? How do you determine what you might want to major in during your time in college? Erin shares a variety of personality tests for fun (and science)!

O-NET
MAPP
VIA Strengths cards
VIA Strengths
DISC
ENNEAGRAM cards – Erin’s favorite!

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Megan is sharing a special book that is perfect for those who aren’t sure what colleges they might be interested in. Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope covers some great colleges that might not be known because they are not at the top of the problematic US News rankings. These colleges will provide a great education and a life-changing experience.

Colleges That Change Lives website

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