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Enhanced ACT 2026 Test Options: Which One Should You Pick?

By Sushmita Kumari On January 31, 2026 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
Starting Spring 2026 for school-day testing (and September 2025 for national testing), ACT is introducing a redesigned Enhanced ACT format. The goal is clear: make the test shorter, more flexible, and less fatigue-inducing, while still giving colleges reliable academic signals. One of the biggest updates is that Science is now optional, along with Writing. This [...]
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Spring 2026 SAT & ACT Testing Season Kick off : How to Choose the Right Test and Prepare with Confidence

By Sushmita Kumari On January 29, 2026 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
Spring is officially the testing season. For high school students across the U.S., Spring 2026 marks an important moment — not just to take the SAT or ACT, but to decide which test truly fits them best. Every year, students ask the same question:“Should I take the SAT or the ACT?” The answer isn’t universal. [...]
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Why a Predictor-Led Study Plan Is the Smartest Way to Prepare for the 2026 SAT or ACT

By Sushmita Kumari On January 29, 2026 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
As the 2026 testing season approaches, students are beginning to plan months—or even a year—in advance. The question is no longer whether to prepare early, but how to prepare effectively. A successful test-prep journey does not start with random practice tests or generic study schedules. It starts with a clear, personalized study plan built on [...]
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How to Maximize Your ACT Score for the 2026 Enhanced ACT Test Cycle

By Sushmita Kumari On January 19, 2026 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
Preparing for the 2026 ACT test cycle requires a smarter, more strategic approach than ever before. With the transition to the Enhanced ACT format—featuring shorter sections, fewer questions, and more time per question—using outdated ACT prep materials can actually hurt your performance. To achieve your highest possible score, your ACT test prep strategy must align [...]
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Private School Admission Prep Checklist: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families

By Sushmita Kumari On January 13, 2026 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
Applying to private schools can feel overwhelming—for both parents and students. Between entrance exams, applications, interviews, and financial planning, it’s easy to miss important steps that could strengthen your child’s candidacy. This private school admission prep checklist breaks the process into clear, manageable steps so you can stay organized, confident, and ahead of deadlines. 1. [...]
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Final Call for SSAT & ISEE Test Preparation

By Sushmita Kumari On January 13, 2026 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
A Proven System to Boost Scores Using Official Practice Tests & Instant Feedback Preparing for the SSAT or ISEE? If your test date is approaching, this is your last opportunity to make meaningful score gains—without stress, guesswork, or wasted study hours. This free guide reveals the exact system top-performing students use to improve SSAT and [...]
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How the Digital SAT vs. Enhanced ACT Test helps you focus

By Sushmita Kumari On December 8, 2025 · Add Comment · In AP Exam, Assessments, Content, Early Action, Early Decision, Exam: PSAT, Exam: SAT
Every year, high school students across the country ask the same questions. Is the ACT easier than the SAT? And do colleges prefer the ACT or SAT? With admissions growing more competitive and both tests rolling out major updates, the choice carries real weight. Choosing the right exam can play to your strengths and help [...]
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Balancing SAT prep with college essays

By Sushmita Kumari On December 8, 2025 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
You’ve spent months—or maybe years—memorizing formulas, practicing reading passages,timing math sections on a digital device, and chasing incremental score improvements.Suddenly, your college application says: write about a meaningful experience. No multiplechoice. No timer breathing down your neck. Just your voice. Before you toss your test strategies aside, note this: SAT prep teaches a set of [...]
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Tutor Spotlight: Using Data to Boost ACT Scores

By Sushmita Kumari On November 25, 2025 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
A Persuasive Guide for Today’s High-Impact Tutors In today’s test-prep world, the best tutors aren’t just subject experts—they’re data interpreters. With the Enhanced ACT now reshaping question types, cognitive-skill demand, and topic emphasis, relying solely on intuition or traditional teaching patterns is no longer enough. Students need more individualized guidance than ever, and the tutors [...]
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Enhanced ACT: What’s New and Why It Matters

By Sushmita Kumari On November 25, 2025 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
A complete breakdown of structural changes, answer choices, topic distribution, and what students and educators need to know. The Enhanced ACT is more than just a shorter test — it is a significant redesign affecting question counts, time allocation, skills tested, answer choices, and how composite scores are calculated. These updates impact how students prepare, [...]
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