Score At The Top Blog
The latest tips, tricks, and education to help you get into your top college.
Digital SAT Updates for 2026: What the College Board Told a Room Full of Test-Prep Experts
Digital SAT updates for 2026: new test-center capacity, 12 Bluebook practice tests, registration changes, and the one feature test-prep pros want back.
ACT Changes in 2026: What the New Roadmap Means for Your Student
A guide to the ACT changes in 2026: free practice tests, section retesting, remote proctoring, and more. Here's what's real and how to plan ACT prep.
APUSH or Honors? How to Make the Course-Rigor Call
Should a top student take APUSH or Honors U.S. History? See how selective colleges weigh course rigor and strength of curriculum, and how to choose.
SAT/ACT Score Guarantees are a Marketing Trap
Ads for test prep promise a 200-point SAT gain or your money back. Here's why those score guarantees are nearly impossible to collect, and what you should ask first.
Will California Kill Test-Optional? Over 1,100 UC Professors Hope So
Over 1,100 UC professors signed an open letter calling for SAT/ACT reinstatement. Why California's test-blind decision drove the test-optional era – and how it could end it.
The Path to College is Paved with Calculus: Three Routes Back if Middle School Math Got Off Track
Enrolling in calculus as a senior often hinges on a middle school decision. Here are three routes back to AP Calc if Algebra 1 didn't happen early in your student's track.
Is 1440 SAT Enough for Out-of-State UF Applicant? The Honest Math Behind a 60-Point Retake
A 1440 sits at the median of UF's fall middle 50%. A 1500 lands near the 75th percentile. What a retake is actually worth for out-of-state families.
Precalculus Over the Summer: What It Actually Takes to Compress a Year of Math
Compressing a year of Precalc into one summer takes more than picking a provider. What the realistic time commitment looks like, and what schools actually require.
Florida's New FACT US History Course: Should Your Student Take It Instead of APUSH?
Florida's new FACT US History course pilots in 2026-27 as an APUSH alternative. Here's what it means for college credit, admissions, and your transcript.
