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Company News
08 Nov 2026
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StudyPoint has a new look

StudyPoint has unveiled a refreshed brand identity featuring a compass-inspired logo and a new website focused on student confidence. The organization joined Intrax, a family-owned education and cultural exchange organization, to expand its resources for families and students. Tutors, score guarantees, day-to-day leadership under co-founder Greg Zumas, and contact channels remain entirely unchanged.

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PSAT
03 Nov 2026
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Interpreting PSAT Score Reports

StudyPoint’s Kristen Lefebvre walks through how to access and read PSAT scores, and what they mean for SAT and ACT prep.

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Guidance Counselors
16 Dec 2025
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The Role of a Private Admissions Counselor

Visit to learn more about working with a private admissions counselor. Our site includes information on finding/choosing a counselor, the costs, etc.

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SAT
ACT
25 Jan 2021
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SAT and ACT Test Popularity - Which test is more popular in your state?

Visit to find out whether the SAT or the ACT test is more popular in your state, and access information about the differences between the SAT and ACT tests.

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ACT
23 Jan 2021
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Sending ACT Scores: It's essential to understand the ACT's score reporting policy

It's critical that students understand the ACT's score reporting policy. Learn about the advantages of withholding scores until you have all of…

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SAT
10 Jan 2021
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SAT Subject Test Scores: An Overview of the Exams & Scoring

Have questions about how the SAT Subject Tests are scored, or about the exams themselves? The SAT Subject Tests are scored on a scale of 200-800.

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Preparing for College
SAT
ACT
09 Jan 2021
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How to Prep for the SAT or ACT

Find detailed information on SAT score release dates and how to get your SAT scores. Links to helpful SAT resources and score comparison tools.

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SAT
03 Jan 2021
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SAT Subjects Offered on the SAT Subject Tests

The College Board offers Subject Tests in 5 subject areas, including. mathematics, science, English, history, and foreign languages. Over 20 SAT subjects are available.

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Preparing for College
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ACT
31 May 2020
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SAT and ACT Timeline Updates

College Board and ACT recently announced major updates in testing timelines and contingency plans for at-home testing options. StudyPoint summarizes these changes and provides recommendations for your student.

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Preparing for College
26 May 2020
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University of California Standardized Testing Announcements

What the University of California's five-year standardized testing plan means for applicants, including which graduating classes are test optional or test blind.

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Preparing for College
03 May 2020
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Junior Year Testing: Setting a Game Plan for Sophomores

Junior year is a stressful time for students, and it's important to set a testing game plan while your student is a sophomore. StudyPoint provides points to consider as you and your student outline a testing timeline during this time of uncertainty.

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Preparing for College
26 Apr 2020
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College Planning During COVID-19

College Planning during COVID-19:

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Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah offers 180+ majors, affordable tuition, strong academics, and a values-based campus community for student success.

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Brown

Explore Brown University in Providence, RI—an Ivy League leader with an Open Curriculum, diverse programs, and a collaborative, inclusive campus environment.

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Bryant

Explore Bryant University in Rhode Island—innovative programs, top ROI, 98% career placement, Division I athletics, and vibrant campus life.

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Bryn Mawr

Discover Bryn Mawr College, a top women’s liberal arts school in Pennsylvania offering rigorous academics, diverse majors, and Tri-College Consortium access.

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Bucknell

Bucknell University offers top-ranked liberal arts, engineering, and management programs, 93% career placement, and a $73K average starting salary.

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California Institute of Technology

Discover Caltech, a top private research university in Pasadena, CA, renowned for science, engineering, low student-to-faculty ratio, and innovation.

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Carleton

Discover Carleton College in Minnesota—renowned for rigorous academics, small classes, 30+ majors, and a vibrant, supportive campus community.

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Carnegie Mellon

Discover Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA—renowned for top programs in computer science, engineering, business, arts, and research innovation.

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Case Western

Discover Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH—renowned for research, experiential learning, diverse programs, and strong industry partnerships.

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Claremont McKenna

Claremont McKenna College in California offers rigorous academics, small classes, and leadership-focused programs within the Claremont Colleges consortium.

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