Why is Module 2 on the SAT so hard?
The second module of Reading and Math on the SAT can seem disproportionately difficult. Here's why - and why it probably doesn't matter.
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How to read an ISEE score report
ISEE score reports include four sections, three different scores per section, and a percentile rank that doesn't mean what most parents think it means. Here's what each number actually tells you, and what's realistic for the major Dallas-area schools.
What should I register for on the ACT? (2026 edition)
The 2025 redesign has added even more options when you register for the test. Which are important - and which you can skip.
Are SAT Bluebook practice tests representative of the real test?
Bluebook is the official digital SAT app, and it's got practice tests included. But are its practice tests actually representative of the real exam? Yes - mostly - but it depends on the practice test you take.
What's a good score on the SAT or ACT?
How does your score measure up? It depends where you want to go - but here are some rough guidelines.
A parents guide to SAT and ACT accommodations
Testing accommodations can make a real difference for students who need them. Here's how the SAT and ACT approval processes work, and the mistakes parents most often make along the way.
Constructing your best score: superscoring and Score Choice
Superscoring and Score Choice are two ways colleges handle SAT and ACT scores from multiple test dates. One of them can meaningfully raise your composite score. The other mostly costs you money. Here's how they work.
Test-required, test-optional, test-blind: where things stand
UT Austin requires a test again. So do Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and most of the Ivy League. Most other schools say tests are optional, though that word doesn't quite mean what it used to. Here's where things actually stand.