The PSAT: What Every Junior's Parent Should Know
Juniors take the PSAT/NMSQT this October. Here's what it actually is, why it matters for National Merit Scholarships, and exactly how to register
The PSAT 10: The Practice Round that Starts Looking a Lot Like the Real Thing
Your sophomore's PSAT 10 score isn't something to stress over. Here's what it actually measures, how much prep it really needs, and what the results can tell you before junior year.
Your Freshman Just Might Take the PSAT 9. Here's Why That's a Good Thing.
Freshman coming home talking about the PSAT 9? Here's why it's low-stakes, what it actually measures, and why serious prep can wait until high school.
Showing Up Consistently to Extracurriculars
Finding an activity is the easy part. Here's how parents can help teens build the habit of consistent follow-through, and why it matters for college applications too.
Back to School: The Return We All Dread (and None of Us Can Skip)
A grade-by-grade guide to the fall ahead — what freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors (and the parents bracing for all four) actually need this school year, from building habits to SAT and PSAT timing.
"I'm a Bad Reader." No, You're Not. Here's What's Actually Going On.
"I'm just bad at reading" is one of the most common things students say before SAT prep — and one of the least accurate. Here's what's actually going on, and what helps.
What Math Level Should My Student Be In Before Taking the SAT?
Wondering what math class your student needs before the SAT? Algebra 2 (or Integrated Math III) is the real benchmark, here's how to know if your student is actually ready.
Grammar on the SAT: What You Actually Need to Know
Grammar isn't anyone's favorite part of SAT prep, but it's one of the most consistent categories on the test. Here's exactly what the Reading & Writing section actually tests — no jargon, no exhaustive rule lists.
What Math Is Actually on the SAT?
Think the SAT math section is all calculus and tricky tricks? It's not. Here's exactly what math shows up on the SAT, broken down by topic, so you know what to actually study.