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What Are Colleges Really Looking For? Understanding Holistic Admissions and Application Strategy

Pat Hennes • January 19, 2026

Introduction: What Do Colleges Actually Want? Parents and students often ask the same question: “What are colleges really looking for?” The answer...

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Comparing SAT Test Prep Programs: Which Option Fits Your Learning Style?

Stephanie Sa • January 6, 2026

Classes, private tutoring, or online prep? Compare SAT test prep options and find the one that fits your student’s goals and learning...

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The SAT Tutoring Advantage in NYC: Why Local Expertise Matters

Aaron Andrikopoulos • December 3, 2025

Local expertise matters: SAT tutoring NYC gives students an edge with tutors who know New York schools, schedules, and academic pressures. Small...

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Test Prep Strategies from Top Scorers: How 1500+ SAT Students Think Differently

Stephanie Sa • December 3, 2025

Top SAT scorers achieve 1500+ through smart test prep strategies: focusing on patterns instead of points, studying in short consistent bursts, simulating...

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