Many colleges make the award automatic based on a combination of SAT (or ACT) and GPA. Merit-based scholarships range from $500 to $200,000. Our students seeking scholarships report an average award exceeding $70,000 over four years.

As you might have heard, many students are disappointed with their June SAT scores. Students who answered more questions correctly on this SAT compared to a previous exam saw very minor score improvements. Our founder, Mark Greenstein, offers advice to these students to combat their surprisingly low test scores.

TEST OPTIONAL AND TEST BLIND HAVE TWO DIFFERENT MEANINGS:

Test Blind: colleges wont see test scores at all.

Test Optional: Students who withhold scores are still included for consideration but with one less credential

We have always promoted efficiency – more learning in less time! We understand that most student schedules are overcrowded with schoolwork, extracurricular activities and other obligations. There is no time to be wasted

When you score poorly on the SAT the first time, it can be very disappointing. However, depending on when you took the exam, there could be time for a retake. If you’re a high school junior, should you sign up for the next SAT or look ahead to future ACT dates? We offer three tips to help you make this decision. First, what are the key differences between the two tests?

Aren’t you glad you graduated when colleges didn’t require a “resume”, or scrutinize what you did with every month of your summer vacation? We who attended high school in the 1990s and earlier didn’t face the same time pressures as the kids who will graduate this decade.

If interested in the financial side, AT MOST a great PSAT score gets you $2500 from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Some higher awards exist from outside groups, but you need to first be a member of that group (minority, or employee’s child).

By contrast, if you concentrate on the SAT, you are in line for $50,000 or more in merit-based money.