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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...

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...

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...

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...

TestTakers Blog "The Study Lounge"

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

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

The SAT Tutoring Advantage in NYC: Why Local Expertise Matters

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