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The Common App is a professional document — not just a form.

Students should use a dedicated email, save login details, check messages regularly, review transcripts carefully, and complete each section thoughtfully.

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Is test-optional starting to unravel?

More than 1,100 UC faculty members are calling for SAT/ACT math requirements to return for STEM applicants — and the implications could reach far beyond California.

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Rising seniors do not need to wait until August 1 to start the Common App.

They can begin setting up their account, building their college list, reviewing transcripts, organizing activities, and preparing essays now.
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Rising juniors: now is the time to start planning for SAT/ACT testing.

The SAT and ACT are treated equally by colleges — but the right test depends on the student.

A simulated SAT/ACT can help compare scores and build a smarter prep plan. https://t.co/uFsWYoyTpL

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Summer precalc can open the door to AP Calculus senior year — but only if the course is approved, realistic, and structured enough for real learning.

Before enrolling, here’s what families need to know:

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Reading scores are falling, AI is making shortcuts easier, and many students are reading less than ever.

In the latest News From The Top, Jason Robinovitz reflects on why the real goal isn’t just getting students to read — it’s helping them want to. https://t.co/JGJQecWqVt

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@JonBoeckenstedt This is perhaps the most asinine take that one could possibly have. Talk about going out of your way so you don't have to admit you're wrong. Time to grow up, Jon.

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College admissions is not one-size-fits-all.

The right strategy depends on the student’s goals, academic profile, interests, college list, and timeline.

JRA helps families make informed, personalized decisions throughout the admissions process.

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Rising seniors: don’t wait until fall to start college applications.

Once school begins, essays, deadlines, classes, testing, and recommendations all compete for attention.

Summer is the time to get organized, strategic, and clear.

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Summer is one of the most important planning windows in college admissions.

For rising seniors, it’s time to refine college lists, plan essays, review deadlines, and understand requirements.

Strong applications are built with intention — not panic.

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Does earning an Associate’s degree in high school actually boost college admissions?

For some Florida students, it can create a strategic advantage. For highly selective or out-of-state colleges, the benefit is often more limited.
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AI is changing how students learn — but it doesn’t replace critical thinking, strong writing, resilience, or the ability to do hard things.

In the latest News From The Top, Jason Robinovitz reflects on why those skills matter more than ever.
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Summer is a valuable window for college planning.

From college research and essays to application strategy and decision-making, JRA helps families move through the admissions process with more clarity and confidence.

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Summer gives students space to catch up, strengthen skills, & prepare for what’s next, without the pressure of a full school schedule.

Score At The Top offers tutoring, test prep, & academic support to help students start the next school year stronger.
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Thank you to Dr. AnnMarie Semich for sharing her daughter’s experience with Score At The Top:

“Score At The Top has offered my daughter high quality tutoring in her most challenging classes… it has helped her achieve high test scores.”

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Summer is a smart time to focus on SAT & ACT prep.

Score At The Top’s Summer Test Prep Specials help students build skills, gain confidence, and prepare for upcoming test dates with workshops + private prep options.

Limited seats available:
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UF now has a waitlist process — but many admissions databases may still show no waitlist data because they rely on older reports.

For Florida families, that gap matters.

JRA breaks down what changed and what to do next:

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Finals prep tip: Don’t just reread notes. Identify weak areas, practice under timed conditions, and review in focused blocks. Strategic prep beats last-minute cramming. https://t.co/VkWBR1Ed2o

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May is the bridge between finishing strong and planning ahead. Finals, AP exams, summer credits, test prep, and college applications all matter — but they don’t have to feel overwhelming with the right support.
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@dollarsanddata The Rosen Report wrote a similar substack on this quantifying the numbers. We disagreed in our substack based on the networking theory.