We know, we know. Test day is the worst. But reality check: it could be way worse. Like...you could have to take the test while running a marathon with your feet tied to cheese graters.

While you prepare to take the SAT® this Saturday, here's a list of equally-bad-or-worse activities you could have on your to-do list. We hope they'll put things in perspective.

Topics: Test Prep, Updates

If you've been forgetting your weekly #WCW or you missed out on your Galentine's Day brunch, then you're in luck. March means Women's History Month, so you have a full thirty-one days to make up for your slacktivism. 

While there are obviously more than enough women to fill the whole month (plus every other month from now until the end of time), we want to highlight just a few. They might not all agree when it comes to ideology—and you might not agree with them—but they do have one thing in common: they're women warriors. 

Topics: Updates

Ready to test yourself to see if you're smarter than a Shmooper? We've gathered four questions (and answers—you're welcome) from some of our favorite premium online courses and test prep. 

Be warned, though: some are tougher than others. If you get stuck or want to learn more about the topic covered in the question, simply click the associated link to go to the course.*

Topics: Literature

You've purchased twenty-seven copies of Oh, the Places You'll Go! to give as graduation gifts...but when's the last time you actually read a book by Dr. Seuss? Did you know his birthday is this weekend, March 2nd? Do you even know this guy at all? 

 

As you look back on your high school career (or look forward to whatever's left of it), why not take a nostalgic road trip through Seussville? As it turns out, there's more to Dr. Seuss than meets the eye.

Topics: Updates

We dare you to list a hundred things that are more exciting than studying.

Nope. Stop. That was a trick.

You were supposed to say, "I'm too busy studying to play your stupid game." But you didn't. So...if you're worried that your procrastination skills are sharper than your study skills, then this one's for you.

Topics: Education, Updates

Ready to test yourself to see if you're smarter than a Shmooper? We've gathered four questions (and answers—you're welcome) from some of our favorite premium online courses and test prep. 

Be warned, though: some are tougher than others. If you get stuck or want to learn more about the topic covered in the question, simply click the associated link to go to the course.*

Topics: Literature

The Oscars are this Sunday, and every year around this time, we like to reflect on past winners and nominees. How does   Arrival  stack up with   2001: A Space Odyssey? How does   La La Land  compare to   Singin' in the Rain? And how does Suicide Squad look next to Waterworld? (Both were Oscar-nominated films. No kidding.)

But it's easy to forget about the less prestigious awards offered by the Academy*—and the very deserving movies that have won them. Let's take a look.

 

 

Topics: Literature

The next SAT test date is March 9th, 2019, which means it's time to enter "cramming mode". We've got some advice on how to crush the SAT with some tips you'll be able to put directly on your calendar.

Topics: sat, study, Test Prep, College Prep

A little bird told us there's an SAT test coming up. And look...we trust this bird. He has no reason to lie to us. 

 

 

• SAT Test Date: March 9th 
  
• Start Time: 8 a.m. (recommended 7:45 a.m. arrival)
• Scores available March 22nd 

Topics: Test Prep

So, you want to be a Wolverine. We're not talking about your favorite Canadian member of the X-Men, we're talking about getting decked out in maize and blue and pouncing about the University of Michigan. No doubt you're attracted to its topnotch academic reputation (#1 public research university in the U.S. in 2018), its location in cute-as-a-button Ann Arbor, and its legendary athletics program. Or maybe you just want to go to the same school as Madonna. (Following in her footsteps helped these people get ahead, at least). Whatever your reasons are for trading your opposable thumbs for a set of paws and claws, we are here to help you get into this legendary school.

Topics: college, college essays, College Prep, college admissions, michigan, college application