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Prepare for the ACT: Tips and Practice Tests

You go through the years of school only to realize that the only thing standing between you and standing in college is the practical exam. As the moment approaches and the day of the exam approaches, you begin to feel anxious. If you can’t do it during the ACT study session or if your school […]

How to Get ACT Scores Online

The ACT is one of the two main college entrance exams in the United States. ACT, Inc. administers the exam throughout the United States and at many international locations. The company provides a score report by traditional snail mail to students taking the exam. Some students like to find out ACT scores early instead of […]

Average ACT Scores by State (2010)

(Return to this link to compare average sat scores by state) Among 2010 high school graduates, those from Massachusetts led the nation in average ACT scores, while graduates from Mississippi finished last, according to the State ACT Profile Reports from ACT, Inc. As explained below, it is important to consider the “reasons for participation”. When […]

Cognitive Dissonance and Mental Health

Cognitive dissonance is the sense of uneasiness over built up tension that has surfaced from contradictory thoughts in one’s mind. This dissension happens because we are biased to a given situation, the dominance of a thought that may not be correct and also when one fails to justify an act or the difference of opinion. […]

A Brief History of Mental Health Care

Mental health in early worship to the Renaissance Historical records indicate that many ancient civilizations viewed mental illness with disdain. Instead of caring for the insane, those with mental illness were often shunned and shunned. In the early years it was believed to be mentally ill, evil, perhaps even witches. Many were afraid of the […]