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Chicago Public Schools Change Admissions Test

Last week, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced a major change ahead of this fall’s selective enrollment admissions cycle…

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ACT Scoring Error: School Day Testers Impacted

ACT is holding back some spring in-school scores after discovering a scaling error. Affected 11th graders can expect corrected scores by June 2, and ACT has confirmed no scores will decrease.

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How Did My Student Go From a 35 to a 32?

Everything You Need to Know About Score Variation on the ACT By far, the most…

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Foreign Language

Why I’m Glad I Studied French

Above all else, studying French give me the confidence and adaptability that kickstarted my career.

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Lifelong Learning

Skills Your Student Should Have by High School Graduation

Long-term success—whether in college, a career, or something less traditional—depends on a broader set of skills that often get less attention.

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Lifelong Learning

Take it from the Danish: How “hygge” can help your student out of their winter slump

Denmark gets less winter daylight than most of the U.S.—yet they’ve mastered a simple “coziness mindset” that can help your student stay focused, calmer, and mentally steadier all season.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Current ACT and SAT

Do you have the ACT/SAT facts?

Lifelong Learning

Piece by Piece: How Puzzles Shape Young Minds

Discover how puzzles develop critical thinking, memory, and problem-solving skills that translate directly to academic success and lifelong learning.

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Planning a US road trip this year? Here are some lesser-known historical places you can visit in 2026

Skip the tourist traps and discover America’s hidden treasures—from pirate islands and six-toed cats to underground playgrounds and atomic history—on your next road trip.

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Meet the Tutor (and Founder): Matthew Pietrafetta

Matthew Pietrafetta founded Academic Approach in 2001 and currently serves as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer. He earned his M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in English Language and Literature at Columbia University in New York City.

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Chicago Public Schools Change Admissions Test

ACT Scoring Error: School Day Testers Impacted

How Did My Student Go From a 35 to a 32?

Why I’m Glad I Studied French

Skills Your Student Should Have by High School Graduation

Take it from the Danish: How “hygge” can help your student out of their winter slump

Everything You Need to Know About the Current ACT and SAT

Piece by Piece: How Puzzles Shape Young Minds

Planning a US road trip this year? Here are some lesser-known historical places you can visit in 2026

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