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The Best Time to Start SAT and ACT Prep: Why Summer Gives Rising Juniors an Advantage

The Best Time to Start SAT and ACT Prep: Why Summer Gives Rising Juniors an Advantage

Guest UserMay 30, 2026

Most Rising Seniors Will Not Start Their College Essays This Summer. Here Is Why That Is a Mistake.

Most Rising Seniors Will Not Start Their College Essays This Summer. Here Is Why That Is a Mistake.

Guest UserMay 29, 2026

11th Grade: What Actually Matters Right Now

11th Grade: What Actually Matters Right Now

Guest UserMay 25, 2026

Tenth Grade Feels Early — It Isn't. What Matters Right Now

Tenth Grade Feels Early — It Isn't. What Matters Right Now

Guest UserMay 18, 2026

Are You Building the Right Things in Ninth Grade? Most Students Realize Too Late

Are You Building the Right Things in Ninth Grade? Most Students Realize Too Late

Guest UserMay 11, 2026

Do SAT/ACT Scores Still Matter? Yes — But the Real Question Is How

Do SAT/ACT Scores Still Matter? Yes — But the Real Question Is How

Guest UserApril 21, 2026

SAT vs ACT: Why This Choice Has Become More Strategic

Guest UserApril 16, 2026

When Should You Start SAT/ACT Prep? Earlier Than It Feels Necessary

When Should You Start SAT/ACT Prep? Earlier Than It Feels Necessary

Guest UserApril 13, 2026

Did You Know Why the SAT Even Exists?

Did You Know Why the SAT Even Exists?

Guest UserApril 8, 2026

Harvard Is Still the Dream—So What Does That Tell You?

EJ (Elden Joie) GonzalesMarch 30, 2026

The Early Decision Shift: Why Waiting Is Now a Risk

The Early Decision Shift: Why Waiting Is Now a Risk

Guest UserMarch 26, 2026

Ivy Day 2026

Ivy Day 2026

Guest UserMarch 20, 2026

Rejected from Your Top-Choice School? Here’s How to Make a Stronger Comeback

Rejected from Your Top-Choice School? Here’s How to Make a Stronger Comeback

Guest UserMarch 16, 2026

Rolling Admissions 101

Rolling Admissions 101

Guest UserMarch 11, 2026

LSAT vs. GRE for Law School: Which Test Should You Take?

LSAT vs. GRE for Law School: Which Test Should You Take?

Guest UserMarch 7, 2026

Major Updates in AP Exams for 2026 — What You Need to Know

Major Updates in AP Exams for 2026 — What You Need to Know

Guest UserMarch 3, 2026

Choosing the Right Summer Experience

Choosing the Right Summer Experience

Guest UserFebruary 27, 2026

Summer Signals in Selective Admissions

Summer Signals in Selective Admissions

Guest UserFebruary 24, 2026