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Digital Test Prep Tools: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Uses with a Tutor for SAT, ACT, and ISEE

By ACT, CSET/CBEST/RICA, HiSET, HSPT, ISEE, Practice Tests, PSAT, SAT, SSAT, Study Skills, Test Prep
Twenty years ago, paper tests were the norm and digital tests were an experimental oddity. Today, digital testing is the norm and paper tests are becoming less and less common. As digital testing has become more commonplace, test preparation tools have also increasingly moved to an online, digital format. This transformation brings new opportunities for…
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High School Stress Management: Practical Tips for Teens to Thrive Academically and Emotionally

By Accommodations, ACT, AP Exams, College Admissions, High School, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep
Stress. You know the feeling. You’ve planned and prepped everything, yet you still get that sinking sensation that there’s too much to do and not enough time. Studying, practice, APs, exams, leadership roles, college essays – it feels like Tetris on hard mode, with tasks stacking up, and yet one more thing thrown your way…
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Interview with College Admissions Expert, Jennifer: A Holistic Approach to College Prep

By ACT, College Admissions, High School, Interviews with Educators, PSAT, SAT
We’re excited to feature this interview with Jennifer Simpson, Director of College Counseling at Campbell Hall and Founder of Simpson College Consulting. With years of experience guiding students through the college admissions process, Jennifer shares thoughtful, in-depth advice on how families can approach every stage of high school with intention. From academic preparation to personal…
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The Digital SAT Test-Taking Experience and Recent Practice Test Updates

By Accommodations, ACT, College Admissions, High School, Practice Tests, SAT, Study Skills, Test Prep
Unlike the ACT, which is in transition, the SAT has already gone fully digital. Fortunately, you can download the actual Bluebook app on which you will take the test and access free official practice tests with the same format and types of questions. On test day, you will either use your own device (with all…
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