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September 2, 2022
Join us on September 13! Our college planning webinar will answer frequently asked questions about a variety of topics. Along with our friends at College Inside Track, […]
July 20, 2022
Several CPS high schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Although the admissions process is competitive, it is less so than for Selective Enrollment High Schools. IB […]
March 16, 2022
Which test should my child take? We recommend that students take the test they’ll get a better score on. For most students, the ACT is the […]
February 25, 2022
Test Dates and Registration Deadlines Test Date Regular Registration Deadline* Aug 26, 2023† July 28, 2023 October 7, 2023† September 8, 2023 November 4, 2023† October […]
February 23, 2022
Test Dates and Registration Deadlines Test Date Regular Registration Deadline* July 15, 2023 June 16, 2023 September 9, 2023 August 4, 2023 October 28, 2023 September […]
May 11, 2021
In April, CPS announced major changes to the admissions process for students who will apply to Selective Enrollment High Schools (SEHS) and Choice programs during the […]
February 18, 2019
If you’re a high school freshman or sophomore (or the parent of one!), and you’re starting to panic about college entrance tests, we have some words […]
September 17, 2018
In 2018, ACT offered the test in July for the first time. While it’s not the best fit for every student*, many can benefit from this […]
May 8, 2018
Final exams. You know you need to study, and you know you shouldn’t wait until the last minute. But what does that look like exactly? Read […]
February 14, 2018
Are you and your teenager desperate to escape the clutches of SAT or ACT anxiety? It can be done! We’ve coached parents and students for years—even […]
August 29, 2013
Practice tests are an essential part of test preparation. Time and time again, it’s the students who see their practice tests as learning opportunities who make the […]
June 3, 2013
It’s not uncommon for students to be intimidated by standardized tests, especially when the content and format are unfamiliar. We actually take advantage of the intimidation […]
May 28, 2013
In this post, Nurturing Wisdom founder Pari Schacht demystifies one of the most common myths about the ACT and SAT. I’m on a myth busting kick […]
May 24, 2013
One of our tutors demystifies the ACT science section. Not as Hard as It Seems After working with many students to help them prepare for the […]
