The College Prep Corner

Clarity, strategy, and peace of mind for families planning the road to college.

College prep raises a lot of questions, and most of them depend on the student in front of you. We write about what we actually see working, from building a realistic testing timeline to finding schools that are the right fit. Practical guidance from people who do this every day.

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When Should Juniors Start SAT or ACT Prep? A Month-by-Month Guide for 2025-2026

Junior year moves fast, and the right SAT or ACT prep timeline fits around APs, sports, and real life rather than piling on top of them. Most students do best with 20 hours of focused prep, three official test dates, and a clear answer to one question: when should we actually start? Here is a month-by-month guide.