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Jan 04

Man and Woman Studying while Writing on a Notebook

New Year, New Tools: Digital SAT and Bluebook Update

By Katherine Friedman High School, Practice Tests, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

If you took the PSAT this past fall or you’re preparing for the new Digital SAT, you’ve probably spent some time on the College Board’s Bluebook app. Recently, there were some changes to the app and its scoring, along with the addition of a question bank that will be very helpful for those preparing for…

Nov 01

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CHSPE changing to the CPP

By Jeff B. CHSPE, High School, Test Prep

What was the CHSPE? For years, students who wanted to qualify to leave high school early in California took the California High School Proficiency Exam (or CHSPE). A passing score on the CHSPE allowed students to leave high school to pursue their professional or educational goals. Many students used their passing CHSPE grade to enter…

Jun 13

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Transitioning to High School: Tips for Navigating the Change Smoothly

By Wendy I. High School, Middle School, Study Skills

Congratulations to your 8th grade graduate! With the transition to high school comes new opportunities, experiences, and challenges. Here are a handful of things that you and your student can expect, along with tips for each of you to make the transition as smooth as possible. Academics More flexibility with class electives High school students…

Jun 06

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Learning to Love the Personal Statement: How to Rethink Your Relationship to the College Essay

By Gina Hackett College Admissions, High School

Let me start by saying: dread is a reasonable feeling when it comes to approaching the personal statement. Say you’ve navigated the last three years with nothing but energy and persistence. Say you’ve gotten up at 6am every weekday for lacrosse practice, or for the AP Music Theory class that was only available at a…

May 04

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Planning Your Summer: Making the Most of your Student’s Time

By Wendy I. Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills, Test Prep

As we head into the summer months, time seems to stretch ahead without limit for our students. As we all know, however, the season will end, whether we plan for it or not. To make the most of the break, students can devise strategies to help them accomplish their goals over the summer months—maybe including…