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Shout out to these students. It's the end of June and everyone here could be sleeping in, going to the beach, hanging at a coffee shop or...
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brookewhiggins
- May 25
- 1 min
The Real Deal of the SAT & ACT
So if the SAT and ACT are optional, is it worth it to take the test? And what is the best way to prepare for the SAT & ACT? If you need...
brookewhiggins
- May 17
- 1 min
How to Access $$$ for Test Prep
There is no doubt that higher scores on the SAT and ACT generally correlate to higher family incomes. For this reason, CROSSWALK is...
brookewhiggins
- Apr 23
- 1 min
Two Programs for Summer Prep: Sign Up Today!
Summer is indeed around the corner. And summer is a GREAT time for test prep. The best news of all: CROSSWALK is offering not one, but...
brookewhiggins
- Apr 3
- 1 min
Test Optional = More Exclusive
You likely heard the news: Harvard's acceptance rate for the class of 2026 reached an all time low of 3.2%. Let that number sink in:...
brookewhiggins
- Mar 7
- 1 min
Summer Test Prep: Registration Now Open
Summer is coming and so is the BEST time for test prep. CROSSWALK's six-week Summer SAT/ACT Prep Course is the perfect way to get ready...
brookewhiggins
- Feb 21
- 1 min
Weaknesses Are a Good Thing
Wait, weaknesses are a good thing? How can that be? When it comes to the SAT and ACT, yes indeed, weaknesses are a good thing. You see, a...
brookewhiggins
- Feb 11
- 2 min
Financial Aid and SAT & ACT Scores
Financial aid for college is divided into two buckets: need-based and merit-based. Need-based aid is determined by comparing the cost of...
brookewhiggins
- Jan 24
- 1 min
The Latest Video: SAT vs ACT?
SAT vs ACT?
brookewhiggins
- Jan 17
- 1 min
2 Weeks Until Winter Test Prep: Sign Up Today!
Time is running out to register for CROSSWALK's six-week Winter SAT/ACT Prep Course. Taught by CROSSWALK founder and lead instructor...
brookewhiggins
- Jan 1
- 2 min
10 Predictions for 2022
Now that 2022 is here, what will learning, education and college planning look like next year? Look for these 10 things in 2022: 1....
brookewhiggins
- Dec 20, 2021
- 1 min
86 Holiday Gifts Just for You
No matter what you celebrate this holiday season, wouldn't you like a gift? Well, what about 86 of them? Time to open your gifts: here is...
brookewhiggins
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
Maximize Test Prep This Vacation (with Minimal Work)
Attention Juniors: I know you are stressed from the last several months of school. You are ready for a break. And the last thing you want...
brookewhiggins
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
Register Now for Winter Test Prep Series
Registration is now open for CROSSWALK's six-week Winter SAT/ACT Prep Course. Taught by CROSSWALK founder and lead instructor Brooke...
brookewhiggins
- Nov 15, 2021
- 1 min
The Hardest Part of the SAT & ACT
On the SAT & ACT, what is the hardest section? Are historical passages or science-based passages more difficult? Are word problems or...
brookewhiggins
- Oct 20, 2021
- 1 min
Take a Practice SAT
On Saturday, the team at CROSSWALK will proctor a full-length practice SAT test as part of our six-week program for students of the...
brookewhiggins
- Jun 14, 2021
- 1 min
Summer SAT & ACT Prep in 8, 7, 6....
The countdown is on: CROSSWALK's Summer SAT & ACT Test Prep Program kicks off in just eight days. Be sure to register soon as time is...
brookewhiggins
- Apr 23, 2021
- 1 min
SAT Dress Rehearsal
If a student of mine is preparing to take the SAT in a couple of days, we do an activity I call a "SAT Dress Rehearsal." Essentially, it...
brookewhiggins
- Apr 5, 2021
- 2 min
Household Income, SAT Scores & Essay Content
The relationship between SAT and ACT scores to household income is well-documented. Even the most ardent supporters of standardized tests...
brookewhiggins
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
Why Take the SAT/ACT If It's Optional?
Thanks to organizations like The National Center for Fair and Open Testing and folks like John Boeckenstedt, the test-optional movement...