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SAT / ACT – Are they the national standard for high school graduation?

By Raju Gupta On January 18, 2010 · Add Comment · In Education: General, General
Diane Ravitch an education historian makes an argument that tests like SAT and ACT are the common standards of education across all states. Read full article here
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How profitable is CollegeBoard / SAT Company?

By Raju Gupta On January 4, 2010 · Add Comment · In Education: General, Exam: ACT, General, Teaching & Tutoring
An interesting article in Fortune Magazine which gives insight into financials of CollegeBoard (a “non-profit” which owns the SAT and other exams) and American College Testing (which owns the ACT test). According to the article: The most recent fiscal year revenue for CollegeBoard is $631 million. Net “excess” (profit) for the same year is $57 [...]
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The SAT Official Study Guide (Second edition) – Is it really worth it?

By Raju Gupta On September 30, 2009 · 5 Comments · In Exam: SAT, Teaching & Tutoring
   Recently collegeboard released the new version of Official SAT Study Guide (2nd Edition – Jul 21st 2009) which has 10 practice tests. This new guide replaces the older revision – The Official SAT Study Guide by The College Board (Paperback – Oct 7, 2004) which has 8 practice tests. On close examination of the [...]
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Socrato new release leveraging learning analytics to help MCAS and SAT students

By Raju Gupta On April 15, 2009 · Add Comment · In Socrato: Announcements
Today we upgraded Socrato with new release. Major updates were done in learning analytic and reporting area. Key high lights include: Teachers or tutors can create custom reports for group of students. Assessment data can be analyzed by teacher defined parameters and criteria. Example, school staff can look at the performance of a class by [...]
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Socrato’s Top 500 Vocabulary for SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT

By Socrato Admin On October 11, 2007 · 53 Comments · In Content, Socrato, Socrato: Announcements
We've created a new set of tests with 500 of the most common vocabulary words for the SAT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT tests. We analyzed and synthesized wordlists from a multitude of lists on the net and from other sources and are proud to bring you the Socrato 100 and the Socrato 400.
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IELTS listening practice test | 5 tips for a stellar score!

By Sushmita Kumari On June 1, 2026 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
The IELTS listening test is one of the most challenging sections of the IELTS exam. It requires you to know and understand the English language in various accents in one go. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with 5 IELTS listening tips that will help you score well in this section and bring you [...]
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How to Use ACT Practice Tests the Right Way: Turn Bubble Sheets into Score-Boosting Diagnostics

By Sushmita Kumari On May 10, 2026 · Add Comment · In AP Exam, Assessments, Education: Industry, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Learning Analytics, Socrato, Socrato: Release Update, Subject: Writing, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
Most students use an ACT Exam practice test like a thermometer: they take the test, check the score, and move on. But students who consistently improve ACT scores treat practice tests differently. They use every official ACT practice test as a diagnostic tool. Instead of asking: “What score did I get?” High-scoring students ask: “What [...]
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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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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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One Week Left for Nov 1 ED/EA College Application 2025 | Final College Essay Pro-Tips by Socrato

By Sushmita Kumari On October 26, 2025 · Add Comment · In Tutoring
The countdown is on! With just one week left until the November 1st Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) college application deadlines, high school seniors across the country are polishing their essays, tweaking resumes, and finalizing Common App submissions. Your college essay can be the game-changer — the part that turns a good application [...]
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