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4 Ways To Hack The College Admissions Process
The college admissions process is a daunting one. Luckily, those seeking to get into their dream school can relax a bit knowing that recent studies have indicated…
Q&A: Do SAT Scores Expire?
Technically, SAT scores never expire. You definitely shouldn’t worry about the validity of your scores if you take the test your junior year and want to use those scores to…
Super Score Me! Super Scores and Score Choice: Can We Game The System?
About a decade ago, The CollegeBoard introduced Score Choice, a system by which students could pick which SAT dates’ results they wanted…
What’s Happening to the SAT and ACT?
The SAT/ACT testing landscape is in a state of flux. Changing but not Leaving The year 2016 ushered in the introduction of a new pre -ACT, the coming…
Computer Based SAT Testing
MIT Now Requiring the SAT or ACT for Admissions
MIT announced on Monday, March 28th, that they would be reinstating their SAT/ACT requirement for applications. The change takes affect for the upcoming admissions cycle for…
Tutoring and Test-Prep Expert Advises Parents On Helping Their Children Succeed in the Time of COVID-19
UNITED STATES, September 29, 2020 – Parenting Herald Tell us a little bit about yourself and Powerful Prep. I am…
UC Admissions Requirements & How To Make Your UC Application Stand Out
Interested in attending a UC school? In this article, we’ll discuss the UC admissions requirements for freshman students. Depending on whether you are…
Everything You Need To Know About Test Prep
This article comes from my presentation at the College Workshop Week (a big thanks to Penny Reeves for hosting!). Consider it your ultimate guide to ACT and…
What will the impact be of the appellate court staying the ruling requiring UC to cease use of SAT and ACT in admissions?
How To Get Into Yale – Guide To Ivy League Admissions [UPDATED]
Each year, thousands of student’s ask how to get into Yale. Whether it is for the school’s Hogwarts-like residential college system, its Tony…
How To Get Into Cornell University – Your Guide To Ivy League Admissions | UPDATED 2023
Out of all the Ivy League schools, Cornell University’s acceptance rate is the highest, thus earning the reputation that…