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ACT/SAT Superscoring: What It Is and How It Can Help You
Superscoring combines your highest section scores across multiple SAT or ACT test dates. Here’s how it works—and how it can shape your testing strategy.
PSAT Scores, Explained: What They Mean and Why They Matter
PSAT scores confuse a lot of families. Here’s how the test is actually scored, how it lines up with the SAT, and what kind of score improvement you can realistically expect.
SAT + ACT Self-Study Resources
Here are some of Franklin Yard’s favorite self-study resources for score improvement on the SAT or ACT…
Should You Take the SAT or ACT in 2026? How to Decide
Not sure whether to take the ACT or SAT? Here's how to make the right choice…
How to Choose an SAT Tutor: A Parent's Guide (2026)
Not all SAT tutors are created equal. Here's what actually matters — from experience and program structure to the truth behind score guarantees — so you can make a confident call for your student.
SAT Reading & Writing: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques to Get You Started
SAT Reading & Writing is a grab-bag of vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension. Here are the most fundamental tips, tricks, and techniques to get you started on the right foot…
SAT Math Strategies That Actually Work
In this post, we’ll take you through some of the most important tips and tricks to remember as you strive to conquer the SAT Math section…
More Applicants Are Choosing to Submit SAT and ACT Scores
Most high school juniors and seniors will be familiar with Common App, the organization that streamlines the college application process by providing a centralized platform which students can use to apply to multiple schools…
What Was The Hardest Digital SAT? An Analysis of the First 20 Months
When the College Board launched the digital SAT in March 2024, it promised a streamlined, adaptive testing experience. What followed was twenty months of volatile difficulty perceptions, technical problems, and a testing landscape where students' emotional reactions swung from shock to frustration to cautious adaptation and sometimes back to frustration again…
Why Your 4.0 GPA Student Might Have a Low SAT Score
We hear it all the time: “My kid has a 4.0 GPA. Why isn’t their test score higher?”
SAT vs. ACT: How to Choose The Right Test for You (Spring 2025 Edition)
Picking the wrong test could mean leaving points on the table, while choosing the right one could maximize your score and improve your college options…
The March 8 SAT Glitch
A March 8th glitch in the SAT’s Bluebook app forced early test submissions, disrupting some students’ exams and prompting ongoing College Board responses…
When Is the SAT? Key Dates, Deadlines, and Score Release Info for 2025
Trying to keep track of SAT test dates, registration deadlines, and when scores come out? Here’s everything parents need to know…
Understanding Score Improvement on the SAT and ACT
If you’ve been looking for how to improve your SAT or ACT score, you’ve probably run into claims of massive score jumps—300, 400, 500 points. But how does score improvement actually work? What factors influence it?
Bluebook Walkthrough
Take a tour through Bluebook, the testing platform for the digital SAT…
Is the SAT Curved? Sort Of.
In this blog post, we will explore the truth about the SAT scoring process and clarify misconceptions about the curve…
When Should You Start Preparing for the SAT or ACT?
If you’re one of the many families that’s worried about falling behind, our first advice would be don’t stress...
What is a Good SAT Score?
As a high school student, you might be wondering what constitutes a "good" SAT score and how it can impact your college applications. In this blog post, we'll explore what makes a good SAT score…
5 Key Differences Between the SAT and ACT
In this article, we will explore five essential differences between the SAT and ACT to help you make an informed choice…
Is the SAT Easier in Certain Months?
One persistent myth that has been circulating for years is that taking the SAT in certain months results in an easier exam, potentially boosting your scores. Is it true?