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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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Expert Advice

Essays

25 Aug 2022

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min read

What is the best way to write a really unique essay?

How do you write College Essays and make them really strong and unique? Find out what the College Admissions Experts have to say.

SAT

22 Aug 2022

9

min read

Sending SAT Scores: It's essential to understand the SAT score reporting policy

The SAT Score Choice policy has some important fine print. Visit to learn more about sending SAT scores and how to avoid common mistakes.

College Applications

Expert Advice

12 Aug 2022

5

min read

Early Admissions: How does it work and how should I approach it?

There seem to be many different forms of early admissions, can you clarify them for me? What factors should I use to determine whether early admissions is right

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SSAT & ISEE

11 Aug 2022

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The SSAT: A look at the test's format, structure, and question types

Learn about the SSAT format, structure, and question types. Access links to SSAT information and resources.

PSAT

09 Aug 2022

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min read

PSAT Score Reports - When & How to Get PSAT Scores

Waiting for your PSAT results? Learn when and how to get your PSAT scores. Access additional information online once you have your PSAT results.

SAT

21 Jun 2022

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SAT Test Day - What to bring on test day

Information on what you can and cannot bring to the SAT on test day, as well as suggestions that will help you perform at your best.

ACT

Preparing for College

13 Jun 2022

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min read

Junior Year ACT Testing Timeline

Prepare for the ACT with our expert act tutors. Individualized, 1-on-1 act test prep with StudyPoint.

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SAT

09 Jun 2022

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min read

SAT Registration - The Basics

Overview of the SAT registration options and process. Find links to late registration and standby testing info, as well as free SAT resources.

SAT

College Applications

02 Jun 2022

6

min read

SAT Score Choice: Understanding how Score Choice affects your child's college applications

Unsure whether or not to take advantage of the SAT's Score Choice policy? Learn what score choice means for your child's college applications.

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College Applications

29 May 2022

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Early Action Vs. Early Decision

Confused by early application options? Learn the difference between early action and early decision and what they mean for your child's college applications.

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SAT

25 May 2022

9

min read

Canceling SAT Scores

If your child feels like the SAT didn't go well, you have options. Visit to learn more about cancelling your SAT scores before they go to colleges.

SAT

ACT

17 May 2022

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min read

Retake the SAT & ACT: The Benefits of Testing Multiple Times

Not sure whether you should retake the SAT or ACT? Learn why it makes sense for most students to take the exam a second time.

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StudyPoint has a new look

Interpreting PSAT Score Reports

The Role of a Private Admissions Counselor

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What is the best way to write a really unique essay?

Sending SAT Scores: It's essential to understand the SAT score reporting policy

Early Admissions: How does it work and how should I approach it?

The SSAT: A look at the test's format, structure, and question types

PSAT Score Reports - When & How to Get PSAT Scores

SAT Test Day - What to bring on test day

Junior Year ACT Testing Timeline

SAT Registration - The Basics

SAT Score Choice: Understanding how Score Choice affects your child's college applications

Early Action Vs. Early Decision

Canceling SAT Scores

Retake the SAT & ACT: The Benefits of Testing Multiple Times

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