3 Reasons You Should Take a Proctored Practice ACT or SAT Test

If you’re a high school sophomore, chances are you’re planning to take a practice ACT or SAT test. However, if you’re planning on taking that practice test on a home computer, think again. There are a few good reasons why setting aside…

Tips to Help Young Students Prepare for Tests

It’s never too early to begin thinking about your child’s academic success. The types of habits they develop at a young age will influence what kind of students they are later on. Why wait until it’s time to take college prep tests to…

You Took the PSAT® – Now What?

You did it. You woke up early on a Saturday and devoted part of your weekend to taking the PSAT. You put in hours of PSAT practice, experienced what a college admissions test feels like, learned to manage the clock, and bolstered your confidence.…

Last-Minute Tips to Score Well on the PSAT

For many students, the PSAT will be their first experience taking a lengthy, standardized test. The PSAT is generally considered a practice test administered to juniors and sophomores, and most students don’t prepare as seriously as they practice…

Understanding Your SAT Score Report: Free Resources

Once you've taken the SAT, you get to play the waiting game for a couple of weeks until you get your score. Once you get your SAT score, can you tell how well you did on the test and figure out where you need to improve?  We can, and we're…
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The Value of Test Prep Programs

Over the past several decades, tutoring and test prep programs have become commonplace. In some areas, the question for families is not whether their children will enroll in a test prep program but where they will enroll. But it’s hardly surprising,…
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5 Most (and Least) Popular AP Exams

Ever wonder which subjects are the most and least popular for AP exams? Based on College Board data, here’s your answer! (Note: Because languages are so specialized and require several prerequisite courses, we did not include foreign languages…
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Top 5 AP Exam Day Tips

For hundreds of thousands of students, the first two weeks of May mean only one thing: AP exams. Some students might only take one exam, others might undergo a marathon of five or more exams during the two-week testing period. Whichever camp…
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Top 10 SAT and ACT Prep Tips

SAT and ACT scores boost your chances for admission at your dream schools—so it's no wonder that many students find them particularly anxiety-inducing. Follow these SAT and ACT tips to boost your scores and lower your stress levels. Start…