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Princeton University reinstates ACT/SAT requirements!

Princeton University announced this week that they will be requiring 2027 applicants to submit ACT/SAT…

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Lifelong Learning

Why These Whimsical Book Boxes Are Building Stronger Readers (and Stronger Communities)

Little Free Libraries Most of us may have seen, heard about, donated to, or picked…

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Reading

Goodbye LMNOP: The New Alphabet Song Explained

Have you heard the N-E-W-S? The Alphabet Song has changed—and people aren’t quite sure it’s…

PSAT

The Test That Could Win Your Teen Thousands in Scholarships (And It’s Not the SAT)

While students stress about the SAT, the smartest ones use the PSAT to identify exactly what to study and potentially earn scholarship recognition in the process.

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CPS Applications Open September 23rd!

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has announced that Selective Enrollment and Choice applications for the 2026-2027…

High School Entrance Exams

CPS Selective Enrollment High School Admissions Process

Updated on July 30, 2025. Chicago Public Schools has announced that applications for the 2026-2027…

High School Entrance Exams

Is Your 8th Grader Taking the Right High School Entrance Exam? ISEE vs HSPT

As the new school year approaches, 8th graders across the country are already looking ahead to…

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News

ACT opens registration for testing through July 2026!

ACT has officially opened registration for all testing dates now through July 2026! While it’s…

AP Exams

To AP or not to AP: That is the (College Admissions) Question

Should your student risk their GPA for AP classes, or is playing it safe the smarter college admissions strategy?

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ACT

ACT Science: In or Out?

How to decide if your student should take the newly-optional ACT Science section.