Change coming sign
July 30, 2024 / Operations Staff / Test Prep
By: Nevada Ryan ACT, Inc. just announced it will be making significant changes to the ACT test. Additionally, more information has become available from Inside Higher Ed, which conducted an exclusive interview with ACT CEO Janet Godwin. Here is what…
Girl studying in a library
May 11, 2024 / Operations Staff / Study Skills
By: Bradley Furgerson Developing efficient and effective study habits is crucial to student success.  When students enter high school, it is assumed that they have developed a studying regimen that keeps them up-to-date with the course material and…
April 16, 2024 / Operations Staff / Study Skills
By: Bradley Furgerson   In this digital age, the landscape of learning has never looked more different. In the past, students relied on bulky binders and heavy textbooks to aid their studies. Now, they have access to an endless repository of study…
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April 16, 2024 / Operations Staff / Academic Tutoring, Study Skills, Test Prep
By: Bradley Furgerson   Since 1994, the College Board has encouraged students to bring a calculator to the SAT. This recommendation went hand-in-hand with changes to the test that made the Math sections less about simple operations and more about…
February 2, 2024 / Operations Staff / Test Prep
By: Nevada Ryan   Following a pilot round with international students in 2023, in addition to extensive industry chatter, the digital SAT has officially arrived in the United States, marking the permanent transition from the traditional paper…
The Return of Testing
February 2, 2024 / Operations Staff / Test Prep
by: Nevada Ryan   A recent New York Times article, relying on data published last summer by Harvard’s Opportunity Insights research institute, made several claims that should permanently affect the way admissions officers and the public alike view…
How to Set Up Your Personal Statement (Part 2)
January 2, 2024 / Operations Staff / College Counseling
by: Sarah Rafiqi Last Minute Tips for Writing a Personal Statement Application deadlines are rapidly approaching, but that doesn’t mean you should stress. With a few tips, you can elevate your personal statement to help you get into the schools of…
October 2, 2023 / Operations Staff / College Counseling
By: Ivette House   Did you know that approximately 2 billion dollars in grants and 1 million dollars in scholarships go unclaimed each year? Yes, you heard that right! This means that there are large quantities of money left on the table each year…
September 5, 2023 / Operations Staff / Test Prep
By: Nevada Ryan   It is well known that the SAT is undergoing a major change next year. Beginning in March of 2024, the new SAT– the Digital SAT – will have a completely different format and be administered through a computer-based application. Less…
Early Decision/Early Action/Restrictive Early Action: What They Mean and Strategies for Using Them
September 1, 2023 / Operations Staff / College Counseling, Test Prep
By: Ashley Cole   For each year of your academic life, you may have mixed emotions about returning to school in the fall. You may feel excitement, indifference, or absolute dread. If this is your senior year, it’s possible that you are feeling more…

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