Recently, the College Board, which administers the SAT and the Advanced Placement (AP) exams, announced two significant changes to the SAT and the SAT Subject Tests. First, the SAT will no longer have an essay writing section. The current version with the essay contained a writing prompt that would require a student to compile an...Read More

Here’s a list of materials that you’ll want to be sure you have prepared the night before so you don’t have to scramble for them in the morning: Printed copy of your registration ticket Acceptable photo ID Two No. 2 pencils An eraser A pencil sharpener A calculator A wristwatch (to monitor how much time you have...Read More

Both the ACT and SAT are standardized tests which students study and prepareRead More

If you haven’t got your scores back from the Feb. 7 ACT, you should soon. Were you happy with what you saw?Read More

We’re happy to introduce a new program for 2015: our one-day ACT Workshop. This is a great chance to get proven strategies for success on the ACT, whether it’s your first time taking it or if you’re looking to improve your score. Learn more and sign up below!Read More

Instead of making an unreachable New Year’s resolution this year, why not make one that’s totally achievable: getting into the top college on your list. It’s always best to start early, but even if you’re a junior or a senior, it’s not too late. Bumping up your GPA or ACT/SAT scores and perfecting your application...Read More

The final push of the semester is quickly approaching and for some studentsRead More

The results for the January SAT and the February ACT should be in your inboxes by now, and for many juniors this was the first time taking these big tests.  Not surprisingly, many feel the scores were below expectations.  So…now what? Lower than expected scores result from three general sources:  lack of preparation, test anxiety...Read More

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive involves the timing of the taking of the SAT and ACT.  Should I take it as early as possible or wait until the end of junior year?  Should I take it often or as little as possible?  What do colleges think? Juniors take the PSAT in...Read More

Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts Home of the “Crimson” Undergraduate Population: 6,562 Total Applicants: 19,752 Total Accepted: 2,110 Total Admitted: 1,638 Out-of-state Students: 86% Acceptance Rate: 11% SAT Verbal (25/75): 700-790 SAT Math (25/75): 700-790 ACT Composite (25/75): 31-34 Top 10% in High School: 96% Top 25% in HIgh School: 98% Student-Faculty Ratio: 7:1 Classes under...Read More