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Breaking News: Cornell Reinstates Standardized Testing

Cornell will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2026, based on findings from a university Task Force on Standardized Testing in Admissions and pressure from peer institutions. Most recently, Harvard reversed course in an April 11 announcement that it would require students applying for fall 2025 admission to submit either an […]

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AP English Explained

Welcome to AP season—it’s exam prep crunch time! Whether you’re gearing up for AP English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition, these exams are renowned for their rigorous assessment of critical thinking, analytical skills, and mastery of language. To help make sense of these two exams, we’ve enlisted the expertise of our […]

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Why APs Matter (More Than Ever) and Top AP Exam Prep Tips

As you gear up for May AP exams, now is the time to take ownership of your AP prep. While these exams may still seem distant, beginning your preparation now is the key to a strong performance and alleviating test anxiety and stress. Your AP scores are not just a way to place into advanced […]

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UT Austin Shake-Up: Testing Required and a New Early Action Program

The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university founded in 1883 with an undergraduate enrollment of over 42,000. It was ranked #32 (Best National Universities), #9 (Best Public Universities) and #5 (Best Business Programs) by the U.S. News & World Report in 2024. UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of […]

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AP Physics Explained

In February, the College Board announced physics course and exam revisions, which will take effect with the 2024-25 school year (May 2025 AP Exams). As the AP program continues to expand and evolve, so do the opportunities for students to delve more deeply into the study of physics through four different AP Physics courses: AP […]

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