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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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min read

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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College Applications

02 Aug 2025

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min read

High School Student Resume: Building a Winning Resume for Your College Applications

If you're unsure where to start when it comes to writing a high school resume, read our tips and advice, & check out samples of other high schoolers' resumes.

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PSAT

01 Aug 2025

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PSAT Registration Fee

Learn how much the PSAT costs and how to register for it. Access free information and resources on taking and succeeding on the PSAT.

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PSAT

30 Jul 2025

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PSAT Test Dates

Find PSAT test dates. Links to information about the PSAT test format, scoring, and more.

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SSAT & ISEE

23 Jul 2025

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SSAT Test Dates

Is your child planning to take the SSAT? Find out about the SSAT test dates, including the national test and the flex test options

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College Applications

06 Jul 2025

4

min read

The Common App – Submit a Winning Common Application

How the Common Application works, why most students use it, and what supplemental materials colleges may ask for beyond it.

SSAT & ISEE

06 Jul 2025

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min read

The SSAT - An Overview

Learn the ins and outs of the SSAT, the Secondary School Admission Test.

ACT

14 Jun 2025

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ACT Registration - The Basics

Registering for the ACT exam takes a number of steps. We cover the important facts, like why you shouldn't register to have scores sent to colleges.

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SSAT & ISEE

07 Mar 2025

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SSAT Reading

Learn the ins and outs of the SSAT Reading section and get access to helpful SSAT resources.

SAT

10 Jan 2025

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SAT Test Registration Fees

Learn how much it costs and how to register for the SAT, and access free information and resources on taking and succeeding on the SAT.

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Supporting Your Student

13 Dec 2024

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min read

Test Taking Anxiety: Strategies for Coping with Test Day Nerves

Does your student get anxious when major tests--like the SAT & ACT--come up? Learn strategies & coping techniques for test day nerves

SAT

10 Dec 2024

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Average SAT Scores

Find national and state average SAT scores. Access information about the SAT test format, scoring, and score reports.

Guidance Counselors

05 Dec 2024

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College Counseling: School Counselors Can Be Good People to Know!

Guidance counselors can be a great resource for the college-bound student. Learn how to find the best counselors and what questions you need to ask.

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University of Iowa

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College Park, MD

University of Maryland

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University of Miami

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Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan

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Minneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Greeley, CO

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Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania

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Pittsburgh, PA

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Richmond, VA

University of Richmond

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Featured

StudyPoint has a new look

Interpreting PSAT Score Reports

The Role of a Private Admissions Counselor

Browse by topic

High School Student Resume: Building a Winning Resume for Your College Applications

PSAT Registration Fee

PSAT Test Dates

SSAT Test Dates

The Common App – Submit a Winning Common Application

The SSAT - An Overview

ACT Registration - The Basics

SSAT Reading

SAT Test Registration Fees

Test Taking Anxiety: Strategies for Coping with Test Day Nerves

Average SAT Scores

College Counseling: School Counselors Can Be Good People to Know!

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