brookewhiggins6 hours ago1 minThe Real Deal of the SAT & ACTSo 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...
brookewhigginsMay 171 minHow to Access $$$ for Test PrepThere is no doubt that higher scores on the SAT and ACT generally correlate to higher family incomes. For this reason, CROSSWALK is...
brookewhigginsApr 231 minTwo 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...
brookewhigginsApr 31 minTest 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:...
brookewhigginsMar 81 minSummer Test Prep: Registration Now OpenSummer 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...
brookewhigginsFeb 211 minWeaknesses 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...
brookewhigginsFeb 112 minFinancial Aid and SAT & ACT ScoresFinancial aid for college is divided into two buckets: need-based and merit-based. Need-based aid is determined by comparing the cost of...
brookewhigginsJan 171 min2 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...
brookewhigginsJan 12 min10 Predictions for 2022Now that 2022 is here, what will learning, education and college planning look like next year? Look for these 10 things in 2022: 1....
brookewhigginsDec 20, 20211 min86 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...
brookewhigginsDec 10, 20212 minMaximize 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...
brookewhigginsNov 30, 20211 minRegister 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...
brookewhigginsNov 15, 20211 minThe 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...
brookewhigginsOct 20, 20211 minTake 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...
brookewhigginsJun 14, 20211 minSummer 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...
brookewhigginsApr 23, 20211 minSAT 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...
brookewhigginsApr 6, 20212 minHousehold 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...
brookewhigginsMar 31, 20212 minWhy 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...
brookewhigginsMar 5, 20212 minTest Optional Here to Stay If you haven't heard the news, ACT CEO Janet Godwin recently wrote in the company's blog that the test optional movement is here to stay....