college planning

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?...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

"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...