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    The Real Deal of the SAT & ACT
    brookewhiggins
    • 6 hours ago
    • 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...
    How to Access $$$ for Test Prep
    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...
    Two Programs for Summer Prep: Sign Up Today!
    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...
    Test Optional = More Exclusive
    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:...
    Summer Test Prep: Registration Now Open
    brookewhiggins
    • Mar 8
    • 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...
    Weaknesses Are a Good Thing
    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...
    Financial Aid and SAT & ACT Scores
    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...
    The Latest Video: SAT vs ACT?
    brookewhiggins
    • Jan 24
    • 1 min

    The Latest Video: SAT vs ACT?

    SAT vs ACT?
    2 Weeks Until Winter Test Prep: Sign Up Today!
    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...
    10 Predictions for 2022
    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....
    86 Holiday Gifts Just for You
    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...
    Maximize Test Prep This Vacation (with Minimal Work)
    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...
    Register Now for Winter Test Prep Series
    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...
    The Hardest Part of the SAT & ACT
    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...
    Take a Practice SAT
    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...
    Bad and Good of SAT Experimental Section
    brookewhiggins
    • Sep 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    Bad and Good of SAT Experimental Section

    My students from the recent August SAT reported that they received an experimental test section at the end of their SAT. While the...
    5-Day SAT Prep Plan
    brookewhiggins
    • Aug 23, 2021
    • 2 min

    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....
    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...
    SAT Dress Rehearsal
    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...
    Household Income, SAT Scores & Essay Content
    brookewhiggins
    • Apr 6, 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...
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