
PSAT/NMSQT® to SAT® Score Conversion Guide
MISCELLANEOUSTrying to understand how your PSAT score might translate to the SAT? Whether you're planning your college testing timeline or aiming for National Merit recognition, knowing how your PSAT performance predicts your SAT potential can help you prepare…

Is Early Admissions a Good Thing?
MISCELLANEOUSWhen it comes to the college application process, you’d be surprised how much timing factors into things. Despite this, many students wonder if applying through early action or early decision – a.k.a. early admissions – is actually worth…

Back to School, Back to Strategy: The Top Academic Trends to Watch
MISCELLANEOUSAs families prepare for a new academic year, the classroom landscape is undergoing rapid change. From AI tools shaping the way students learn, to debates over the role of smartphones in school, to increased attention on the cognitive skills…

College Textbooks Cost WHAT?
MISCELLANEOUS864%. That’s how much the cost of college textbooks has increased since 1978.
According to the College Board, the average student spends $1,200 per year on textbooks. Note the word “average,” suggesting that about half of students…

Does High School Prepare Your Child for College?
MISCELLANEOUSIf college is the foundation for the career path of your child’s choice, high school is the soft skills training for success in college and beyond. Though filled with academic challenges, these four years help your child develop healthy habits,…

FAQs About the Digital SAT®
MISCELLANEOUS, SAT, TEST PREP, Test PrepThe SAT’s digital format is relatively new to the standardized testing landscape, but it still serves as a critical component of college admissions at many institutions.
Students and parents alike often have questions about the digital…

Common App vs Coalition App: Which Option is Right for You?
MISCELLANEOUSWhen comparing the Coalition App to the Common App, students have a lot to consider. Many wonder if one platform offers an advantage over the other. However, the answer to this question depends on several factors.
What is the Common App?
For…

Why Colleges are Reinstating Standardized Test Scores
College Adm, COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, MISCELLANEOUSFor a moment, the college admissions landscape seemed like it had changed forever. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities across the nation re-evaluated their admissions processes, with many adopting test-optional and…

How Can My Child Prepare for the ISEE?
MISCELLANEOUS, School, TEST PREP, TUTORINGThe Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) is a tool many private schools use to assess potential students. This exam measures a student’s current knowledge, how quickly they can adapt to unfamiliar material, and their problem-solving…
