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2025
- Mar 4, 2025 What Parents Wish They Knew Before College Admissions Mar 4, 2025
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2024
- Oct 7, 2024 Test-Optional Colleges Still Want Test Scores: Why Submitting SAT or ACT Scores Gives You an Edge Oct 7, 2024
- Oct 7, 2024 Test Prep Gurus CEO featured in Spotlight Schools Article: "Skip the SAT?: Tackling the Changing Testing Requirements for College Admissions" Oct 7, 2024
- Oct 3, 2024 Unlocking Success: Lessons from Test Prep Gurus That Last a Lifetime Oct 3, 2024
- Oct 1, 2024 Optimize the college application process Oct 1, 2024
- Sep 1, 2024 Flow State: Psychology of optimal experience | "Your sense of self disappears" | Csikszentmihalyi Sep 1, 2024
- Aug 13, 2024 Unlock Your Potential: How Ella Jumped 12 Points on the ACT to the top 1% nationwide Aug 13, 2024
- Mar 15, 2024 UT Austin Reinstates Standardized Test Scores in Admissions Mar 15, 2024
- Mar 15, 2024 Standardized Testing (ACT and SAT) Advice for 10th & 11th Graders Mar 15, 2024
- Feb 5, 2024 A Top College Reinstates the SAT - Why other schools may follow Dartmouth’s lead Feb 5, 2024
- Feb 5, 2024 Dartmouth to reinstate standardized test requirement next year Feb 5, 2024
- Jan 22, 2024 The Misguided War on the SAT Colleges have fled standardized tests, on the theory that they hurt diversity. That’s not what the research shows. Jan 22, 2024
- Jan 17, 2024 PSAT Scoreback Night for Irvine Unified School District Jan 17, 2024
- Jan 12, 2024 Podcast: The Future of College Admissions with Johnny Rastello Jan 12, 2024
- Jan 10, 2024 Forbes: The SAT Is Making A Comeback—Are You Prepared? Jan 10, 2024
- Jan 3, 2024 25 Automatic scholarships based on SAT/ACT scores Jan 3, 2024
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2023
- Dec 8, 2023 Do SAT and ACT scores help in college admissions? Dec 8, 2023
- Sep 26, 2023 When Should I Prep for the ACT or SAT? Sep 26, 2023
- Sep 14, 2023 It hurts when colleges reject you Sep 14, 2023
- Sep 13, 2023 Digital PSAT and SAT Verbal Solutions Sep 13, 2023
- Sep 6, 2023 Want to score higher on SAT and ACT math sections? Math Formulas We Wish Every Student Had Memorized Sep 6, 2023
- Aug 31, 2023 Digital PSAT Webinar on September 13th, 2023 Aug 31, 2023
- Aug 31, 2023 Winning scholarships with high PSAT scores Aug 31, 2023
- Aug 1, 2023 The Nick Standlea Podcast Aug 1, 2023
- Jul 14, 2023 "They took this kid who was paralyzed by tests, and they changed him." Jul 14, 2023
- Jun 14, 2023 Growth Mindset : Don't Tell Kids They're "Smart" Jun 14, 2023
- May 25, 2023 What is a "Superscore" on the ACT or SAT? May 25, 2023
- May 18, 2023 New Digital PSAT and SAT May 18, 2023
- Mar 23, 2023 Do ACT & SAT Scores Help in College Admissions? What the data tells us will suprise you. Mar 23, 2023
- Jan 25, 2023 PSAT Scoreback Webinar for Irvine Unified School District (Test Prep Gurus) Jan 25, 2023
- Jan 4, 2023 Are you worried about admission to USC? Jan 4, 2023
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2022
- Dec 2, 2022 Why Should Students Be Encouraged to Set Goals for the Future? Dec 2, 2022
- Oct 31, 2022 College Admission Secrets -- Interview with former Dean of Admissions at Harvey Mudd College Oct 31, 2022
- Aug 18, 2022 Perfect ACT Score, Mira Costa High School Junior, R.A. !!! Aug 18, 2022
- Aug 11, 2022 Insider Tips for ISEE Testing Aug 11, 2022
- Jun 8, 2022 Video: Position Your Student for Success: ACT, SAT, and College Admissions Jun 8, 2022
- Jun 1, 2022 Free Webinar -- Position Your Student for Success: ACT, SAT, and College Admissions Jun 1, 2022
- May 4, 2022 UCI denied 80% of California applicants vs just 26% of out-of-state applicants May 4, 2022
- May 3, 2022 How Many Colleges Accept ACT and SAT? (Probably More Than You Think) May 3, 2022
- Mar 29, 2022 MIT will once again require applicants to take the SAT or ACT Mar 29, 2022
- Feb 17, 2022 Does it help to submit an ACT or SAT score? What the data tells us Feb 17, 2022
- Jan 28, 2022 55% of High School Students Graduate with "A" Average Jan 28, 2022
- Jan 25, 2022 OCSA PSAT Scoreback Night Jan 25, 2022
- Jan 3, 2022 The value of struggle and failure when it comes to improving students’ standardized test scores. Jan 3, 2022
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2021
- Dec 27, 2021 ACT and SAT scores will be more important than ever at Harvard Dec 27, 2021
- Dec 26, 2021 Test Prep Gurus offers two options to help students prepare for the ACT and the SAT Dec 26, 2021
- May 13, 2021 Georgia’s Public Universities Will Reinstate ACT / SAT Requirement and other Developments in College Admission Testing May 13, 2021
- May 3, 2021 “There is nothing holding you back, but you…” May 3, 2021
- Feb 22, 2021 Video: “Do SAT and ACT Exams Still Matter?” Feb 22, 2021
- Jan 19, 2021 'Secrets of the SAT', a test prep class Jan 19, 2021
- Jan 19, 2021 College Board is scrapping SAT’s optional essay and subject tests Jan 19, 2021
- Jan 5, 2021 The Alternate Path to a National Merit Scholarship Jan 5, 2021
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2020
- Dec 9, 2020 Will the SAT and ACT be Relevant for Current 10th and 11th Graders? Dec 9, 2020
- Nov 30, 2020 Authority Magazine -- An Interview with Test Prep Gurus CEO, Nick Standlea Nov 30, 2020
- Oct 7, 2020 Senior at Woodbridge High School, S.A., works with Test Prep Gurus and earns a perfect score on the ACT! Oct 7, 2020
- Oct 1, 2020 Boost Your HSPT Catholic School Entrance Exam Score! Oct 1, 2020
- Aug 3, 2020 Need a Private Instructor for Your Online Classes? Aug 3, 2020
- Jun 5, 2020 Is the ACT and SAT optional essay dead? Jun 5, 2020
- May 29, 2020 News: June ACT will happen, but some test centers opt out May 29, 2020
- May 15, 2020 SAT vs. ACT May 15, 2020
- May 6, 2020 Webinar: "COVID-19 and College Admissions" May 6, 2020
- Apr 23, 2020 SATs, GPAs and deadlines: College admissions experts give advice amid COVID-19 crisis Apr 23, 2020
- Apr 16, 2020 Spokesman for ACT says there will be additional ACT exams in June and July Apr 16, 2020
- Apr 15, 2020 June SAT postponed Apr 15, 2020
- Apr 14, 2020 5 ways that the coronavirus will change college admissions this fall Apr 14, 2020
- Mar 26, 2020 Will the ACT and SAT Matter for the Class of 2021??? Mar 26, 2020
- Mar 16, 2020 Live Updates: AP, SAT, ACT updates due to Coronavirus Mar 16, 2020
- Feb 4, 2020 This is going to sound crazy -- but it might be more advantageous to apply to fewer colleges Feb 4, 2020
- Feb 3, 2020 How I Learned to Not Hate the ACT Feb 3, 2020
- Feb 1, 2020 Finding the Right Fit Feb 1, 2020
- Jan 13, 2020 Make a plan to score higher on the SAT and ACT Jan 13, 2020
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2019
- Dec 2, 2019 How will the ACT's new "section-retesting" affect students? Dec 2, 2019
- Nov 1, 2019 "I am Excited" -- How to Deal With Pressure Situations Nov 1, 2019
- Sep 18, 2019 ACT and SAT Experimental Sections Sep 18, 2019
- Sep 12, 2019 The SAT 'Adversity Score' is Dead! Sep 12, 2019
- May 8, 2019 Perfect Score!!! May 8, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 College Admissions Cheating Scandal is Alarming and Disgraceful Mar 13, 2019
- Feb 26, 2019 5 Tips to Raise Your ACT or SAT Score — for FREE! Feb 26, 2019
- Feb 6, 2019 CEO Nick Standlea Speaks at National Charity League District Event Feb 6, 2019
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2018
- Nov 5, 2018 Make a Plan for ACT and SAT Preparation Nov 5, 2018
- Oct 31, 2018 Our Newport Beach Branch is in a sweet, new location :) Oct 31, 2018
- Aug 30, 2018 The Security of the August SAT is in Question Aug 30, 2018
- Aug 29, 2018 2018 PSAT National Merit Cutoff is... 223 (+1 from last year) Aug 29, 2018
- Jul 2, 2018 Is the ACT curved? Jul 2, 2018
- Jun 14, 2018 New Table to Translate ACT to SAT Scores, and SAT scores to ACT scores Jun 14, 2018
- Apr 18, 2018 5 Things to Consider Before Your Child With Learning Differences Jumps on the Early PSAT Bandwagon Apr 18, 2018
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2017
- Oct 6, 2017 Understand Your PSAT Report -- Everything You Need to Know! Oct 6, 2017
- Aug 31, 2017 4 Ways to Teach a Growth Mindset Aug 31, 2017
- Jun 7, 2017 Virtual Instruction with Test Prep Gurus Jun 7, 2017
- Jun 7, 2017 Math Formulas We Wish Every Student Had Memorized Jun 7, 2017
- Jun 1, 2017 Do Excellent Grades = High SAT & ACT Scores? Jun 1, 2017
- May 16, 2017 Test Prep: 8 reasons why 1-on-1 is more effective than a class May 16, 2017
- Apr 13, 2017 College Admissions as an Experience, Not a Possession Apr 13, 2017
- Mar 20, 2017 How Colleges Can Admit Better Students Mar 20, 2017
- Feb 3, 2017 Parent Question: "Why is the PSAT capped at 1520???" Feb 3, 2017
- Jan 19, 2017 Practice testing protects memory against stress Jan 19, 2017
- Jan 2, 2017 Compare ACT and SAT scores with this chart Jan 2, 2017
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2016
- Dec 28, 2016 Ivy League class of 2021 Early Application numbers Dec 28, 2016
- Dec 23, 2016 Power Poses - Prepare Your Body for Success on Testing Day Dec 23, 2016
- Dec 16, 2016 Understanding Your 2016 PSAT Score Report Dec 16, 2016
- Dec 14, 2016 Test Prep Gurus Dec 14, 2016
- Dec 14, 2016 National Merit Scholarship Qualifications Dec 14, 2016
- Dec 1, 2016 What to Say to Your Child When They Apply to College Dec 1, 2016
- Oct 6, 2016 Who Should Take the New SAT? Oct 6, 2016
- Sep 7, 2016 The New Official August SAT: Advantages and Disadvantages Sep 7, 2016
- Aug 3, 2016 Your Life = 28,835 Days Aug 3, 2016
- Aug 1, 2016 Superscores Aug 1, 2016
- Jul 5, 2016 The ACT Essay Changes (Again!) Jul 5, 2016
- Jul 2, 2016 New SAT to ACT Comparison Chart Jul 2, 2016
- May 23, 2016 It Is to Your Advantage to Apply to Fewer Colleges? May 23, 2016
- May 18, 2016 College Ranking vs GPA & Test Scores May 18, 2016
- Mar 21, 2016 Did Someone Say Scholarships? Mar 21, 2016
- Feb 29, 2016 NAIS Session: "What Stories Do These Scores Tell?" Feb 29, 2016
- Feb 17, 2016 Comparing ACT vs Redesigned PSAT Scores Feb 17, 2016
- Feb 10, 2016 UC Campus Admission Decision Notification Schedule for Fall 2016 Feb 10, 2016
- Feb 6, 2016 Sun Newspapers publishes article on the 2016 PSAT from Test Prep Gurus Feb 6, 2016
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2015
- Dec 11, 2015 The ACT vs the new SAT Infographic Dec 11, 2015
- Nov 19, 2015 A high school senior fights for her dreams: 'We must be greater than what we suffer' Nov 19, 2015
- Nov 12, 2015 SAT/ACT Recommendations for Fall 2016 UC Applicants Nov 12, 2015
- Nov 4, 2015 Map of States Using the SAT or ACT for State Testing Nov 4, 2015
- Oct 28, 2015 Does it Matter Which Test Prep Company I Use? New data says 'YES' Oct 28, 2015
- Oct 21, 2015 National Charity League Oct 21, 2015
- Oct 15, 2015 Colleges are spying on prospective students by quietly tracking them across the internet Oct 15, 2015
- Oct 1, 2015 Nick Standlea to Speak at the National Association of Independent Schools 2016 Conference Oct 1, 2015
- Sep 29, 2015 8 Things We Learned About the UCs Sep 29, 2015
- Sep 14, 2015 SAT Tip from The Onion: Sep 14, 2015
- Sep 1, 2015 Graduates of Top 50 Liberal Arts Schools More Likely to 'Thrive' Than Other Graduates, According to Gallup-Purdue Survey Sep 1, 2015
- Aug 19, 2015 The New ACT Essay - What You Need to Know Aug 19, 2015
- Aug 1, 2015 Why Did the SAT Change? Aug 1, 2015
- Jul 15, 2015 The Awareness Test Jul 15, 2015
- Jun 8, 2015 SAT Printing Error Gives Students Extra Time Jun 8, 2015
- Jun 1, 2015 Growth Mindset: How to Encourage Students When Teaching Math Jun 1, 2015
- May 7, 2015 Snacks for the Day of a Standardized Exam May 7, 2015
- Apr 29, 2015 Class of 2019 Admissions Statistics: Regular vs Early Decision Apr 29, 2015
- Apr 22, 2015 The Mock PSAT for Download Apr 22, 2015
- Apr 14, 2015 Best, Brightest — and Saddest? Apr 14, 2015
- Mar 23, 2015 Nick Standlea to speak at National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Inland Empire High School Fair Mar 23, 2015
- Mar 21, 2015 Test Prep Gurus in 90 Seconds Mar 21, 2015
- Mar 20, 2015 What is Positive Psychology? Mar 20, 2015
- Mar 16, 2015 Stanford researchers solve the mystery of the dancing droplets Mar 16, 2015
- Mar 3, 2015 Speaking Engagement at Western Association for College Admission Counseling Event at Scripps College Mar 3, 2015
- Feb 26, 2015 Webb leaps into the top 10 boarding schools in America for highest average SAT scores Feb 26, 2015
- Feb 23, 2015 If you take the new SAT in March, you won't get your scores back until...the end of MAY?! Feb 23, 2015
- Jan 23, 2015 A student's story of struggle and triumph to reach his potential on the SAT. Jan 23, 2015
- Jan 1, 2015 The secret benefit of high ACT and SAT scores Jan 1, 2015
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2014
- Dec 1, 2014 The link between SAT & ACT scores and selective colleges Dec 1, 2014
- Nov 1, 2014 The benefits of attending a highly selective college Nov 1, 2014
- Oct 1, 2014 Test Prep Improves Critical Reasoning and IQ scores Oct 1, 2014