For high school juniors, it's time to plan to take the SAT or ACT this spring. This is also a good time to begin visiting campuses--you'll get a better feel for a school if you visit when classes are in session rather than during the sleepy months of the summer. Also, be sure to act quickly with these 93 scholarships with April deadlines.
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For high school juniors, it's time to plan to take the SAT or ACT this spring. This is also a good time to begin visiting campuses--you'll get a better feel for a school if you visit when classes are in session rather than during the sleepy months of the summer. Also, be sure to act quickly with these 93 scholarships with April deadlines.
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