Early Action Vs. Early Decision
If your child already knows which college he or she wants to attend, applying early may be a good idea. According to collegeboard.com, students who apply early may have a better chance of acceptance...
View ArticleThe Common App – Submit a Winning Common Application
For over 400 colleges and universities around the country, the Common Application (informally known as the “Common App”) is now a required part of the undergraduate admissions portfolio. This is a...
View ArticleSAT Testing Timeline 2015
Below you will find StudyPoint’s recommended SAT testing timeline for the winter and spring of junior year. The calendar does recommend that your child takes both the SAT and ACT with optional...
View ArticleACT Testing Timeline 2015
Below you will find StudyPoint’s recommended ACT testing timeline for the winter and spring of junior year. We recommend that your child takes both the SAT and ACT with optional recommendations...
View ArticleNavigating the New SAT
The SAT is changing in March 2016, and there are numerous questions surrounding the change – most notably what to expect, and how will these changes affect my child? At StudyPoint, our expert...
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions about the New SAT
The changes to the SAT coming in spring of 2016 prompt numerous questions. Below, we’ve gathered some of the most common ones, along with our answers. Read through the below, and always feel free to...
View ArticleNational Merit Scores: NMS Qualifying Scores by State, Class of 2016
Your child’s junior-year PSAT is not only an excellent opportunity to practice for the SAT—it also allows your child the chance to qualify for a National Merit Scholarship. Students will take the PSAT...
View ArticleHow to Prep for the SAT or ACT
Self-study, classroom prep, small group tutoring, or private tutoring—there are so many standardized test preparation options available. Which one is the best fit for your child? Navigating the test...
View ArticleSAT Score Range: How Colleges Look at SAT & ACT Scores
By now, your student has likely taken the SAT or ACT and has some idea of where he or she wishes to apply next fall. As college application time approaches, it may be a good idea to take a look at your...
View ArticleGetting Ready for College – Junior Year
More students than ever before are applying to college. Your child needs to make her application stand out, and junior year is the time to get started! To help you and your family stay organized, we’ve...
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