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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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College Applications
02 Aug 2025
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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
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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.

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SSAT & ISEE
06 Jul 2025
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The SSAT - An Overview

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

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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.

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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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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

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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.

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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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Discover Rice University in Houston, TX—prestigious academics, low student-to-faculty ratio, vibrant campus life, and a unique residential college system.

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Discover Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs—top-ranked liberal arts, 100% need met, small classes, strong career prep, and vibrant campus life.

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