What You Need to Know Before Finalizing Your Testing Schedule Standardized test scores from the SAT, ACT, or AP/IB exams provide a metric that colleges use to more easily compare academic preparedness across all students. Additionally, test scores are a helpful supplement to a student's GPA and academic history, and can either back up strong grades or demonstrate that students may not be prepared for the rigor of college-level classes. Don't rely solely on a strong rank or G

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Does your family have an academically-gifted middle schooler? Are you looking for a high school experience that will challenge them and provide them with the unique opportunities they need to build skills essential to college success? Texas boasts some of the nation’s most rigorous academic programs—including four high schools ranked in the top 40 nationally and the nation’s first early college entrance residential program. In today’s post, we’ll walk you through the applicat

We have exciting news to share: the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists have been announced! The highest-scoring test...

The first sitting of the new digital SAT occurred last month on March 9, and students recently received their scores. For many...