Everything You Need to Know About Being Waitlisted

Everything You Need to Know About Being Waitlisted

Do I have to wait until May to know if I’m accepted? June? Do I commit to my second-choice school? What are my chances of getting in after being waitlisted? Former Colorado College Admissions Officer Cari explains everything you need to know about being waitlisted.

Getting to Know the SSAT and ISEE Tests

Getting to Know the SSAT and ISEE Tests

The ISEE and SSAT are often a requirement when applying to independent high schools, which makes taking these tests an early stepping stone in many students’ academic careers. If you’re thinking of taking the SSAT or ISEE, we’ve got you covered. Read our Academic Advisor Jamie’s thoughts on the similarities and differences between the two tests and when it’s best to start preparing them.

Ten Lessons from Ten Years as a Teacher

Ten Lessons from Ten Years as a Teacher

LogicPrep tutor B. has spent the better part of the past ten years teaching, both at schools and universities, public and private, and has come to certain conclusions about the art of learning and the more difficult art of teaching. Read his 10 lessons from 10 years as a teacher!

The future of the SAT: digital testing

The future of the SAT: digital testing

On January 21, the College Board made three important announcements, including that a digital SAT is in development. LogicPrep’s Academic Director, Gretchen, explains what this means for you and for the test and how LogicPrep’s technology can help.

College Board Announces End to SAT Subject Tests and SAT Essay

College Board Announces End to SAT Subject Tests and SAT Essay

Today, David Coleman, CEO of College Board, announced that the SAT Subject Tests and optional SAT Essay will be discontinued immediately. Learn what these changes mean here.

Reflections on Early Admissions 2020

Reflections on Early Admissions 2020

While the number of applicants through the Common App actually dropped by 2%, at highly selective schools, the number of Early applicants skyrocketed. Read our Founder & CEO Lindsay Tanne’s thoughts on what attributed to this increase and see our list of Early acceptances!

We Regret to Inform You... How to Handle College Rejections

We Regret to Inform You... How to Handle College Rejections

You excitedly skim the email that says your first choice college has released their admission decisions. You sign into your portal and click the link. “We regret to inform you…” Unfortunately, you were rejected. Read Cari’s advice on how to handle college rejections and what next steps you should take.

Everything You Need to Know About Early Decision II

Everything You Need to Know About Early Decision II

A handful of universities offer a second Early Decision deadline (ED II), which usually coincides with each university’s Regular Decision deadline. Learn which universities offer this option and whether or not this plan makes sense for you!

Back to Basics: How to Ace the ACT Math Section

Back to Basics: How to Ace the ACT Math Section

Vocabulary in the ACT Math section? Yep, that’s right. You might be surprised how many missed questions are the result of students just not knowing what “real value” or “irrational number” means. This may seem like basic terminology, but when these math vocab words are a focal point of the question, those are easy points lost. Ayla explains basic formulas to know and math vocabulary so you can ace the ACT Math section.