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How Bubble Sheet Auto-Grading Simplifies ACT and SAT Practice Testing for Schools and Tutors

By Sushmita Kumari On October 17, 2025 · Add Comment · In College, College Application, Common Core, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Socrato, Socrato: Release Update
Preparing students for college entrance exams like the ACT and SAT requires consistent practice, accurate feedback, and efficient test management. For schools and tutors, the process of grading paper-based practice tests can be time-consuming and prone to errors. That’s where bubble sheet auto-grading tools come in — transforming traditional test scoring into a fast, data-driven, [...]
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Summer Academic Programs: How to Find the Perfect Opportunity for Your Resume

By Sushmita Kumari On June 9, 2025 · Add Comment · In College, College Application, Early Action, Resource
Summer is finally here! After all the hard work you put in this past year, you deserve some time to relax and wind down from school. To find the perfect summer academic program for your resume, consider aligning the program with your academic interests and career aspirations, researching prestigious institutions and their programs, and exploring [...]
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How to Start Summer Test Prep 2025 Early Without Burning Out: A Student’s Complete Guide

By Sushmita Kumari On May 23, 2025 · Add Comment · In AP Exam, Assessments, College, College Application, Common Core, Exam: ACT, Exam: HSPT, Exam: ISEE, Exam: MCAS, Exam: PSAT, Exam: SAT, Exam: sat adaptive, Exam: SHSAT, Exam:JEE, Socrato: System, SSAT Test
Why Early Summer Test Prep 2025 is Your Secret Weapon Starting your summer test prep early for 2025 standardized tests doesn’t mean sacrificing your entire break. With the right strategy, you can build a strong foundation for SAT and ACT success while still enjoying your summer vacation. The key is finding the perfect balance between [...]
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College Application Summer Task for High School Rising Seniors

By Socrato Admin On June 27, 2023 · Add Comment · In College, College Application, Tutoring
As a rising senior in high school, you may have a variety of tasks to complete over the summer to prepare for the college application process. Here are some common tasks that you can consider: Create a college list: Research and compile a list of colleges and universities that you are interested in applying to. [...]
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High School Scholarship Application due in January 2023

By Socrato Admin On January 6, 2023 · Add Comment · In College, College Application, Education: General, Tutoring
Funding your education through scholarships is a great idea. Think about college scholarships for high school students before it’s too late! Scholarship applications can be sent in as soon as possible, and scholarship searches can be done after grades are released or during summer break.   A high school scholarship is probably the most common type [...]
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Tips for College Application Acceptance in 2023

By Socrato Admin On December 29, 2022 · Add Comment · In College, College Application, Early Action, Early Decision, Tutoring
By now you might receive the Early Decision/Early Action result. For students, you might have got deferred or wait-listed, or rejected. Maximum colleges Regular decision dates Jan 1st – Feb 1st. Applying to more than one college will give you a greater chance of acceptance, as well as allow you to weigh some options before [...]
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Strategy to Prepare the List of Colleges to get Maximum Acceptance

By Socrato Admin On December 22, 2022 · Add Comment · In College, College Application, Early Action, Early Decision, Education: General, Tutoring
It is a big decision to choose a college — one that will affect your career opportunities, challenges, and life trajectory. Applying to more than one college will give you a greater chance of acceptance, as well as allow you to weigh some options before selecting a school. Moreover, you can refer to our previous [...]
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Tips for Submitting College Applications by November 1st, 2022

By Socrato Admin On October 31, 2022 · Add Comment · In College, College Application, Tutoring
Common Application: Make sure the Common App application is completed and reviewed by the  College Advisors, counselors, parents etc. Make sure to double check the grammar and spelling mistakes. Make sure the all your colleges listed in your account. Make sure to double check the supplemental essay requirement. Make sure common app essay and supplemental [...]
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What Type of Questions to Ask the College Admission Officer?

By Socrato Admin On June 30, 2022 · Add Comment · In College, College Application, Tutoring
Our previous article discussed about Why Summer Internships and Volunteering are Important for High School Students? This discussion is about the types of insightful questions ask by the college admission officer. You probably have a lot of questions if you are thinking about applying to college or are already in the process. You may also [...]
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College Acceptance letter – How to decide on the college?

By Socrato Admin On March 29, 2022 · Add Comment · In College, College Application, Tutoring
College acceptance letters begin arriving in March or April for high school seniors. The student waiting time is over by the end of April. Now it’s time for students to decide the college and accept the letter. There is almost a 1- 2 months gap between the college acceptance letter and the decision date.  In [...]
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