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What Changes to AP Exams Mean for Seniors
What Changes to AP Exams Mean for Seniors

College Board announced on Friday that updates to AP exams are coming. To combat the changes, College Board is committed to supporting schools and students at home by providing free remote learning resources (with AP teachers providing instructional content) and developing a new at-home testing option. New time constraints within the education community (namely, high school seniors) have caused College Board to react accordingly and in doing so, their press release last week outlined AP changes that high-schoolers can expect this year.

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Changes to ACT and SAT in the Age of COVID-19
Changes to ACT and SAT in the Age of COVID-19

Sophomores and Juniors—Your summer is bound to look a little different. As we navigate the age of #COVID-19, cancellations and rescheduling of nationwide ACT and SAT dates are impacting schools, students, and college application plans.

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Bonus Treat: 7 Tips to Prepare for the SSAT
Bonus Treat: 7 Tips to Prepare for the SSAT

We told you—no tricks here! Here are 7 tips you need to know to prepare for the SSAT. If you have kiddos in grades 6-12: the SSAT should be on your radar. I had the pleasure to meet with a representative from the Enrollment Management Association (EMA), the governing body who develops, implements, and reviews the administration of the SSAT for private school admissions. Read on to learn more about this required aspect of the admissions process—and learn how you can be prepared.

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