An Authentication Crisis in College Admission

Apr 7, 2026 | Blog

Sometimes cheaters do get caught. In 2013, Cavya Chandra was eventually caught by the American Medical Application Service when it suspected she had forged her transcripts to medical school. Only then was it discovered that she had forged transcripts and letters of...

Can Google Gemini replace your SAT tutor?

Mar 2, 2026 | Blog

Google just launched free, unlimited SAT practice tests inside Gemini. Headlines call it “another nail in the coffin for SAT tutors.” But does the hype match reality? For many students, AI has become an everyday study tool, and its full integration into...
Recognizing How Standardized Testing Benefits Society

Recognizing How Standardized Testing Benefits Society

Jan 8, 2025 | Blog, Testing

The societal benefits of standardized testing are easy to undervalue. After all, clever advertisements from larger test prep companies frame their messaging to simplify most standardized tests into a laundry list of tricks kids can simply commit to memory. Hence,...
The Upcoming Changes to the Enhanced ACT

The Upcoming Changes to the Enhanced ACT

Oct 17, 2024 | Blog, Testing

The ACT is undergoing significant changes. These enhancements aim to improve the test-taking experience, ensure score consistency, and align the exam more closely with current educational standards. Here, you will find all the changes coming to the ACT, addressing key...
The State of Test Prep – September 2024 Edition

The State of Test Prep – September 2024 Edition

Oct 8, 2024 | Blog, Testing

This “State of Test Prep” blog, provided by the National Test Prep Association, is designed to keep you apprised of industry changes so you can continue to provide your students and communities with accurate information. As we step into September 2024, the landscape...
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