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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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Expert Advice
Essays
25 Aug 2022
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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.

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SAT
22 Aug 2022
9
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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.

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College Applications
Expert Advice
12 Aug 2022
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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.

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PSAT
09 Aug 2022
2
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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.

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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.

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ACT
Preparing for College
13 Jun 2022
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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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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.

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SAT
College Applications
02 Jun 2022
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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
3
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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
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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.

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SAT
ACT
17 May 2022
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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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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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Claremont McKenna College in California offers rigorous academics, small classes, and leadership-focused programs within the Claremont Colleges consortium.

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