Winter 2025–26 ACT® & SAT® Dates (Plus Holiday Prep Tips for Tutors)
Get key Winter 2025–26 ACT® and SAT® test dates, deadlines, and planning tips so you can help clients build a realistic, low-stress test-prep plan this winter season.
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Why 10th Grade Is the New Starting Line for College Planning
Learn why college planning should start in 10th grade, and how early guidance leads to stronger college applicants, better test scores, and less stress later.
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Matt McCorkle November 25, 2025 Sophomore Year , College Planning , College Prep , College Fit , Prepping for College , 10th Grade , Supporting Clients , Supporting Students , Supporting Parents , College , Test Prep
Why Early Intervention Tutoring Boosts ACT® & SAT® Success
Discover why starting ACT®/SAT® prep early gives students a major edge—plus three proven strategies tutors can use to build lasting test-day confidence.
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Matt McCorkle November 18, 2025 Early Intervention , Learning Gaps , Learning Gap , Knowledge Gap , Academic Performance , Academic Confidence , Academic Skills , Academic Goals , Academic Growth , Academic Progress , Endurance , Focus , Test-Prep Planning , Tutoring Plans , Study Plans , Test-Prep Plans , Test Prep Plan , Test-Prep Support , Supporting Students , Supporting Clients , Test Scores , SAT® Scores , ACT® Scores
ADHD and Test Prep: How to Create Structure That Works
Learn how to create flexible, ADHD-friendly ACT® and SAT® prep plans that improve focus, consistency, and student confidence.
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Matt McCorkle November 11, 2025 ADHD , learning differences , Learning Differences , Learning Goals , Test-Prep Planning , Test-Prep Plans , Tutoring Plans , Study Plans , Diagnostic Tests , Routines , Study Skills , Study Habits , Study Strategies , Academic Progress , Focus , Accountability , Test Accommodations , Modifications , Supporting Clients , Supporting Students
Poor Study Habits & How to Fix Them Immediately: A Guide for Test-Prep Tutors
Help your students replace poor study habits with effective strategies that build lasting learning habits and stronger ACT®/SAT® scores.
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Matt McCorkle November 4, 2025 Study Tips , Study Skills , Study Habits , Study Plans , Study Strategies , Study Environment , Study Spaces , Study Guide , Study Sessions , Note-Taking Skills , Test-Prep Strategies , Note-Taking , Notes , Note-Taking Strategies , Note-Taking Methods , Taking Notes , Goal Setting , Learning Goals , Academic Goals , Test-Prep Goals
The Advantages of Applying to 70+ HBCUs Through the Common Black College Application (CBCA)
Explore how the Common Black College Application (CBCA) streamlines admission to 70+ HBCUs for just $20—essential insights for test-prep tutors guiding students through HBCU applications.
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Matt McCorkle October 28, 2025 HBCU , CBCA , Common Black College App , Historically Black Colleges and Universities , College Applications , College Students , College Planning , College Prep , College List , College Admissions , Supporting Students , Supporting Clients
How ACT®/SAT® Scores Help Define Safety, Target, and Reach Schools
Learn how tutors can use ACT® and SAT® scores to help students identify safety, target, and reach schools—and build balanced, realistic college lists.
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Matt McCorkle October 21, 2025 College List , Reach Schools , Target Schools , Target Score , Safety Schools , College Fit , College Planning , College Prep , College Acceptance , College Application , College Search , Test Scores , ACT® Scores , ACT® Score Improvement , SAT® Scores , SAT® Score Improvement , Test Score Reports
The U.S. News Top‑15 Colleges That Require SAT® or ACT® Scores in 2026
The top 15 U.S. colleges and universities require SAT®/ACT® scores for admissions in 2026. Here’s how tutors can help students plan, prep, and hit their admission targets.
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Matt McCorkle October 14, 2025 US News , U.S. News , School Rankings , College News , Top Ranked Colleges and Universities , Test Mandates , Standardized Testing Mandates , Standardized Testing , Benefits of Standardized Testing , SAT® , ACT® , Test Scores , Standardized Test Scores , SAT® Scores , ACT® Scores , Submitting Test Scores
SAT® Participation Tops 2 Million for the Class of 2025: Key Takeaways
College Board reports 2M+ SAT® takers. Here’s how tutors can capitalize on this massive upward trend.
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2026-27 FAFSA Opens Early: What Students and Families Need to Know
FAFSA 2026-27 is open ahead of schedule! Find out how students can apply early, avoid delays, and maximize financial aid opportunities.
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How to Help A Client Switch Between the SAT® and the ACT®
Does your student need to switch between the SAT® and the ACT®? Explore key signs, red flags, and a strategic plan to help them make the change without losing progress.
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Matt McCorkle September 23, 2025 Choosing the right test , Test Choice , Switching tests , Test Switch , SAT® vs. ACT® , Diagnostic Tests , Supporting Students , Supporting Clients , Test Prep , Test Prep Plan , test performance , Test Scores , test format
Mark Your Calendars: Fall 2025 ACT® & SAT® Dates and Deadlines
Plan your fall schedule: ACT® & SAT® 2025 test, registration, and score release dates, plus a fall action plan to get your clients test-ready.
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ACT® Accommodations & English Learner Supports: 2025 Updates
Learn the latest ACT updates for 2025, including simplified EL supports and extended approvals. Learn how these changes impact your test takers starting September 8th.
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Matt McCorkle September 9, 2025 ACT® Updates , ACT Updates , ACT® Accommodations , ACT® EL Supports , EL Supports , Test Accommodations , learning differences , English Language Learners , Supporting Clients , Supporting Students , Fall ACT® , Spring ACT® , Requesting Test Accommodations , Requesting EL Supports , Test Taking
How Parents Can Help Students Succeed on the SAT® and ACT® in 2025
Practical ways parents can support SAT®/ACT® prep in 2025: goal-setting, study routines, emotional support, and test-day strategies for students.
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Top 10 “Skills of the Future” and How ACT®/SAT® Prep Supports Students
Discover the 10 skills identified at the AP® Annual Conference 2025 as essential for students’ futures. Learn which skills are tested on the ACT® and SAT®, and strategies to develop the others before college.
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The Early Decision Lawsuit: What It Means for Students Applying This Fall
A new lawsuit filed against 32 top colleges, the Common App, and Scoir targets Early Decision admissions. Learn what it means for students applying to colleges this fall—and how to guide your clients through Early Decision uncertainty.
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Matt McCorkle August 19, 2025 College News , Early Decision (ED) , Early Decision Commitment , Early Action (EA) , Regular Decision (RD) , College Decision , College Selection , College Acceptance , College Fit , College Applications , College Planning , College , College Admissions , Academic Fit , Advice for Clients
Get Back on Course: Rebuilding SAT®/ACT® Skills After Summer Slide
Combat summer slide with diagnostic tests! Discover how to identify learning gaps and implement focused micro-lessons to help your clients regain their previously-mastered skills.
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Matt McCorkle August 12, 2025 Summer Slide , Skill Regression , Academic Skills , Fall Test Prep , Back to School , Summer Prep , Diagnostic Tests , Practice SAT® Tests , Practice ACT® Tests , Practice Tests , Learning Goals , Learning Gaps , Tutoring Sessions , Study Sessions
