How to Navigate AP Classes
APPerforming well in advanced placement (AP) classes can strengthen your college application. Knowing how many classes to take, when to start taking them, and which classes to choose can help you create an academic roadmap for your high school…
Upcoming AP Exam Dates for 2024
AP, TEST PREPPassing an AP exam is an excellent way for students to showcase their academic accomplishments and ability to handle rigorous coursework. It speaks to a student’s ability to thrive in advanced educational settings and can be another way for…
Exploring the Sections on the ACT®
ACT, TEST PREPThe ACT tests a student’s ability to apply their existing knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar concepts to gauge a student’s college readiness. It covers four main sections:
English
Math
Reading
Science
This exam also offers…
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…
Digital ACT Pilot Program Launches December 2023
ACT, TEST PREPThe ACT® recently announced a limited digital ACT pilot program. This pilot is expected to occur in December 2023 and continue throughout 2024.
What’s Staying the Same?
The Digital ACT pilot is the same test as the pencil-and-paper ACT.…
Why Standardized Tests are Important Even for Test-Blind Schools
ACT, AP, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, TEST PREPEven with the extension of test-optional policies, students can benefit from taking standardized tests. Earning high scores on tests such as the PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, or ACT® could help students fund their education. This could minimize the…
Digital SAT Prep: What You Need to Know Before Test Day
SAT, Test PrepPreparing for the digital SAT® requires students to familiarize themselves with exam content and the testing application. Since we discussed exam content in previous blog posts, this post covers the items required for the new digital format.…
Should You Prepare for the SAT In-Person or Online?
SAT, TEST PREPIn the past, the SAT® was administered on-site at local high schools or testing centers. Students would arrive early on Saturday mornings and spend around three hours bubbling in their answers on a scantron. Once complete, students would wait…
Digital SAT Reading and Writing
SAT, TEST PREPThe SAT® is changing in spring 2024. While many aspects of the test will remain the same as the current paper-and-pencil SAT, there will also be some changes. Continue reading to learn more about the Digital SAT Reading and Writing section.
Digital…