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Apr 15

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Are Digital AP Exams Here to Stay?

By Jeff B. AP Exams, High School, Test Prep

In response to the upheaval of the last few years, many standardized tests switched up their formats in an attempt to allow students to take the tests even if they hadn’t returned to in-person learning. Some tests, such as the SAT which dropped their essay section, also used this period as an opportunity to attempt…

Apr 13

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Make the Most of Your Summer

By Sandy Epstein College Admissions

Before you know it, spring semester will be over. While everyone looks forward to summer vacation, it is important to remember that just having fun in the sun doesn’t help you get into college. There are different things you can do this summer to improve your chances of getting into your top college picks. Here…

Apr 08

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SAT Goes Digital: Part 2

By Angela B. College Admissions, High School, Practice Tests, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

The SAT has been a crucial part of the college admissions process for almost 100 years, so when major shifts occur the world stops and listens. Our first blog on the new digital SAT goes into detail about what we know about specific changes on the test questions and sections. This blog covers the updates…

Mar 30

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Understanding the SAT and ACT score reports

By Michael L. ACT, College Admissions, High School, SAT

Both the SAT and ACT are 3+ hour exams, and both exams take usually 1 to 2 weeks for the individual score report to be released. Both score reports come with percentile rank and other detailed information and breakdown per section; however, the two exams are different in the manner that the analysis is provided.…

Mar 22

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Taking the AP Biology Test

By Wendy I. AP Exams, High School, Study Skills, Test Prep

Preparing for the AP Biology test The AP Biology test is traditionally a subject that causes students and science departments a lot of difficulty. The huge volume of material that is potentially tested in this exam means extensive reading to learn the material and a need for very organized study to prepare for the exam.…