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February 2026

The Enhanced ACT: Everything That Changed, What It Means for You, and How to Prepare

The ACT just underwent its biggest overhaul in decades. Science is now optional, the Composite is calculated from three sections, and the test is significantly shorter — but each question carries more weight. Here’s what changed and how to adjust your prep.

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February 2026

The Digital SAT: What It Actually Is, How It Works, and Why Your Prep Strategy Needs to Change

The SAT is now shorter, digital, and adaptive — and that last part is the game-changer. Your performance on Module 1 determines your score ceiling. Here’s how the adaptive format works and what it means for your prep strategy.

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November 2025

Transferring to UGA: What GPA Do You Really Need?

Transfer admission to UGA is more competitive than ever — and GPA is only one piece of the puzzle. What the data actually says, and how to position your application for success.

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August 2025

5 Study Strategies Every UGA Freshman Should Know

The transition from high school to university academics is steeper than most students expect. Five evidence-based study habits that separate students who thrive at UGA from those who struggle.

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April 2025

When to Start ACT Prep: A Timeline for Georgia Students

Timing matters more than most families realize. A month-by-month breakdown of when to begin, what to prioritize, and how Georgia’s test-date calendar shapes the ideal prep schedule.

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January 2025

How to Improve Your SAT Score: A Strategic Guide

Grinding practice tests without a plan is the most common — and least effective — approach to SAT prep. This guide walks through the strategic framework that produces 150–300 point improvements.

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September 2024

SAT vs. ACT: Which Test Is Right for Your Student?

The two major college entrance exams test different skills in different ways. Here’s how to determine which one plays to your student’s strengths — and why many Athens-area families have their child try both before committing.

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