Preparing for the New ACT Carnegie Prep Practice ACTs: We are excited to announce the launch of our own practice tests for the new ACT! These are available in person and on demand. Every student's first practice ACT is free. Click here for more information. Official ACT Practice Tests: The…
What to Expect from Digital AP Exams in 2025 The content of the actual AP Exams, including number of sections, number and type of questions, question choices (if applicable), and timing will remain the same for most digital AP Exams. See below for the courses with changes. Students who have…
In today’s ever-changing college admissions landscape, it’s imperative for students and parents to stay informed about the latest standardized testing requirements. More colleges are reinstating requirements that a student submit an SAT or ACT score. In fact, in 2024, the following schools have rolled back their test-optional policies: Brown, California…
First impressions count. This is especially true in the world of college and graduate school admissions, as both the number and competitiveness of applicants continue to increase. And what exactly is your first impression when applying to school? Your resume. Now more than ever, it’s critical to have a resume…
In today’s evolving and competitive college admissions landscape, the terms “passion project” and “independent research” are touted as opportunities for high school students to stand out among other applicants. The above is indeed true; the University of Pennsylvania reported that nearly one-third of the students admitted to the class of…
It’s about to be a brave new world for SAT takers - and we’re here to make sure you are ready for it! U.S. juniors (Class of 2025) were the first to take the October PSAT in digital form this fall and then (drum roll, please) the brand new, shorter,…
So you’re a rising senior, and it is officially college essay season. The rumor mill is actively swirling around you with lots of information about what makes a good essay. The stakes feel very high. After all, people probably can’t stop talking about how important college essays and supplements are.…
Big news for the Class of 2025! Starting in the spring of 2024, today’s 10th graders will be the first class to take a dramatically different SAT. The College Board is retiring the current three-hour paper-and-pencil SAT and introducing a shorter, digital, adaptive test that takes approximately two hours. Say…
Testing accommodations such as testing with extended time, extra and extended breaks, large-type or Braille test books for reading and seeing, among others, can be critical to a student’s success on standardized tests. Receiving appropriate accommodations evens the playing field for all kinds of learners, essentially ensuring that each student…
Each and every year, we see students work tirelessly to achieve the best possible grades, steadily improve their test scores, ensure their extracurricular activities are up to pace, and craft winning college essays and supplements. There is, however, one part of the college application that’s often written off as beyond…
We are honored and proud to have won Best of Gold Coast again this year. This is our 16th award. Thank you to everyone who has voted for us throughout the years. We rely on word of mouth, so your support means everything to us!
