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May 03

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The 411 on the ERBs

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, ISEE, Middle School, Test Prep

The ERBs have been a staple name in education for some time now. The Educational Records Bureau is actually the company that administers the comprehensive assessments and the ERB is a nickname for the tests they provide. The assessments themselves are given by participating (typically independent or private) schools and they test on many types…

Apr 15

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Are Digital AP Exams Here to Stay?

By Jeff B. AP Exams, High School, Test Prep

In response to the upheaval of the last few years, many standardized tests switched up their formats in an attempt to allow students to take the tests even if they hadn’t returned to in-person learning. Some tests, such as the SAT which dropped their essay section, also used this period as an opportunity to attempt…

Apr 08

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SAT Goes Digital: Part 2

By Angela B. College Admissions, High School, Practice Tests, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

The SAT has been a crucial part of the college admissions process for almost 100 years, so when major shifts occur the world stops and listens. Our first blog on the new digital SAT goes into detail about what we know about specific changes on the test questions and sections. This blog covers the updates…

Mar 22

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Taking the AP Biology Test

By Wendy I. AP Exams, High School, Study Skills, Test Prep

Preparing for the AP Biology test The AP Biology test is traditionally a subject that causes students and science departments a lot of difficulty. The huge volume of material that is potentially tested in this exam means extensive reading to learn the material and a need for very organized study to prepare for the exam.…

Mar 07

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How to Approach the AP Environmental Science Exam

By Michael L. AP Exams, High School, Study Skills, Test Prep

AP Environmental Science (APES) is often thought of as an “easy” AP course that can help boost your GPA and make your transcripts look good on their college applications. However, students usually realize later on, almost too late, that APES is just like any other Advanced Placement course that not only pushes students to perform…