Here's a crucial data point as you consider test-optional schools: Boston University announced that 64% of admitted students in the 2026-26 admissions cycle submitted an SAT or ACT test score. In that same communication, BU shared that 61% of all admitted students applied via Early Decision (ED). Of those, 39% submitted test scores. Let's look under the hood to see what this really means: If you are considering a selective school like BU (admission rate: 14%), you can increase your admission...

Act now to increase your college admissions and scholarship opportunities by improving your SAT or ACT score with CROSSWALK's Summer Test Prep Program. Only three spots remain in this course so sign up today! In this summer course, each student will learn test content and score-boosting strategies with ten 1.5-hour weekly group classes. Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30pm starting June 15 and concluding July 15. With a cap on the total number of students, the goal is to...

Raise your hand if A.I. is impacting the industry where you work? Yup, everyone should have a hand up. Many in the test prep and tutoring industry are seeing customers turn to A.I. for tutoring services. No surprise. Platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude offer simple interfaces with endless answers across all academic disciplines. Yet, as we learn about both the possibilities and the limits of A.I., there are clear opportunities where A.I. can replace a tutor and some very significant...