Nov 12, 2024 | Admissions, Uncategorized
In the ever-evolving landscape of university admissions, the concept of test-optional policies has garnered both praise and skepticism. In 2013, Janet Rapelye, the former Dean of Admissions for Princeton University, told the New York Times this: And for us, more... 
Aug 31, 2024 | Admissions, Blog, Community, Testing, Tutoring
Edison Prep: A Spotlight on Excellence in Test Preparation The NTPA proudly features Brian and Silvia Eufinger as this week’s member spotlight. As the founders of Edison Prep, Brian and Silvia have become renowned experts in test preparation.... 
Apr 22, 2024 | Admissions, Blog, Business Operations, Community, Tutoring
In this NTPA feature, we meet Marc Gray of Odyssey College Prep. Marc joined the NTPA in the Summer of 2023 but has taught ACT prep since 2014. In this post, we’ll learn how Marc started his career in test prep and college counseling. Keep reading to learn more about... 
Jan 17, 2024 | Admissions, Blog, Higher Education, Testing
There has been a long-held debate in higher education whether the skills measured on tests like the SAT and ACT are useful for predicting college success —or whether they are biased measures that perpetuate inequality. The rise of the test-optional movement over the... 
Apr 11, 2022 | Admissions, Blog, Testing
Standardized tests are a fact of life, ranging from educational assessments in schools to the SAT to a driver’s license test to professional certifications. And as long as there are standardized tests, there will be test prep for one simple reason: it works. After...Jul 28, 2021 | Admissions
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