Students, parents, and colleges place a significant amount of faith in grades as the best indicator of academic performance. There are multiple factors causing grade inflation. Unfortunately, by offering misleading information about a student’s strengths and...
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Making Up for Lost Learning: What Was Lost in the Pandemic and How to Get it Back This Summer
After an unprecedented and unpredictable school year that featured Zoom classes at home and socially distanced lessons at school, educators and parents are looking ahead to the summer as a chance to not only bridge learning gaps but also restore students’ social and...
Opt in to Optional College Application Components
Applying to college is difficult enough without the added challenge of interpreting what to make of admission criteria labeled as “optional” or “recommended”. From personal statements to test scores, this article will demystify optional admission requirements and...
Test-Optional: Recent Changes and How Testing Still Matters
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to dramatic changes in our lives. Students, in particular, have had to make major adjustments, including attending virtual school and missing milestone events. College admissions policies are changing as well. As a result of exam...
Test Prep and the Student Athlete
Many students who play sports in high school hope to compete at the college level, which means navigating a complex maze of deadlines and standards. To make it to the finish line, you will need to understand both academic eligibility requirements and proper test...
What to Do When Your Test Score Improvement Stalls – The Pace of Progress
A Piece of Cake The recipe for success on the SAT/ACT isn’t the same for everyone. Think of it as similar to baking a cake: one person can have all of the needed ingredients and baking experience; another person might have experience, too, but still need a few...
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