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brookewhiggins
Nov 4, 20242 min read
Timer Technique for Procrastinators
Hey procrastinators, this post is for you. You know who you are. You're the student who doesn't know where to start when working your...


brookewhiggins
May 8, 20242 min read
3 Must Answer Questions for Test Prep
Despite many changes in the SAT format and testing policies over the past 20 years, CROSSWALK has established a score-boosting routine...


brookewhiggins
Jan 23, 20241 min read
Happy Birthday CROSSWALK!
CROSSWALK Test Prep & Tutoring officially turns 21 today. Happy Birthday to us! What started humbly as a marketing research project at...


brookewhiggins
Jul 18, 20231 min read
Visit 37 Colleges in 30 Minutes
Visiting colleges is a crucial part of college admissions planning. It's important to get a sense of the location, the community and the...


brookewhiggins
May 20, 20232 min read
"Test-Optional" Needs Rebranding
"Test-optional" is a misnomer because it communicates the wrong message. Students and parents hear "test-optional" and conclude that...


brookewhiggins
May 1, 20231 min read
¡Video nuevo! Tur de universidades en el noreste, parte 2
Mira el video nuevo de CROSSWALK en nuestra de canal de YouTube aquÃ. Este último video es "Tur de universidades en el norteste, parte...


brookewhiggins
May 1, 20231 min read
New Video: Northeast College Tour, Part 2
Check out CROSSWALK's latest video post on our YouTube channel right here. The latest video is the "Northeast College Tour, Part 2." In...


brookewhiggins
Jan 2, 20231 min read
New Year's Resolution: Get Informed
Happy New Year! Let's go 2023! Did you set a resolution for the year? Plan to hit the gym? Read more? Focus on mental health? Other?...


brookewhiggins
Nov 3, 20221 min read
An Argument to Require SAT & ACT Tests
Followers of this blog and CROSSWALK clients know that for over a decade we have taught our students that stress is the enemy of test...


brookewhiggins
Jul 28, 20222 min read
4 P's of College List Building
Rising seniors: it's time to build your college list. Before July is over, you should have an idea of which colleges interest you most....

brookewhiggins
May 25, 20221 min read
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
Aug 23, 20212 min read
5-Day SAT Prep Plan
Many students will be taking the SAT on Saturday, August 28th. That's in five days. At the end of summer. Talk about getting back to...


brookewhiggins
Jun 14, 20211 min read
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
Jun 7, 20213 min read
"The Inequality Machine" -- Book Review
Goodness gracious: The higher education system in the United States is not broken; we need a new system. And if you don't think we need a...
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