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Home Learning Pods and the At-Home Effort for In-Person Learning
Think of a Learning Pod as “Homeschooling Light.” A small group of families pool their resources to hire a teacher, tutor, or recent college grad to teach their children.
The Best SAT Prep Books To Achieve Higher Scores
The best SAT prep book is challenging, has practice problems, & targets the all right practice materials. See our top picks here 👀
Is 25 a Good ACT Score?
25 is a good ACT score for some students’ goals whereas other students may benefit from more ACT prep. Get the scoop on you 25 ACT score now.
How To Get Into The Ivy League
Acceptance to an Ivy League school has never been more competitive. If you plan to apply to one of these prestigious schools, here is some data-driven expert guidance on the subject.
When Do You Take The ACT: The Ideal Test-Prep Schedule
So, when do you take the ACT and when do you start ACT prep? If you’re looking for the easiest test date, I have some…
When Do You Take The SAT? Pick The Best Test Date
When do you take the SAT? Learn when to start studying for and when to take the SAT. Plus, learn how to optimize your SAT test prep timeline.
What’s better, a 35 ACT Score or a 1550 SAT Score?
Why earning a 35 ACT score isn’t isn’t the same as earning a 1550 SAT score.
SAT Essay Scores: How To Get A Perfect Score
Many students ask me about SAT essay scores and request an example of an SAT essay with a perfect score. I will share my response below…
Why The University of California Stopped Accepting ACT/SAT Scores for Admittance
The schools will endeavor to create their own admissions test, designed to eliminate the socioeconomic bias latent in the SAT and the ACT. 2022 will be the last year the schools would accept the SAT or ACT as part of…
UC Schools Announces New Stance on SAT/ACT – Will Now Be Test-Blind
In a neck-breaking back-and-forth, the UC system has changed its stance on the SAT and ACT for the fifth time in 13 months. The UC schools will now be test-blind effective immediately.
Is “test-optional” just a PR move?
A good score will only give you a higher advantage now if you assume that other applicants do not submit a score. I would say a better way to think of it would be: not submitting a score will be…
2023 SAT Test Dates & When To Expect Your SAT Score [UPDATED]
A guide to the most important and common questions about the SAT including whether you should take the SAT, when the 2022 SAT…