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Ace the April ACT with Confidence: Prepare Smarter, Not Harder!

Ace the April ACT with expert tips and our Test Prep Boot Camp starting Feb 2. Sign up for a free consultation to start your success journey!
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Avoid These 10 Mistakes in the College Application Process

The college application process can feel overwhelming for families, especially when trying to balance deadlines, decisions, and the pressure to get it all right. With so many moving parts, it's easy to make missteps that can negatively impact…

Get Ready for College Apps: 5 Steps for High School Juniors

Spring has arrived, and for high school juniors, it’s a pivotal time to start preparing for the college application season. By beginning now, you can stay organized, reduce stress, and position yourself for success when applications open this summer.
Chart tracking the growth of HS GPAs over the last 60 years
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Grade Inflation vs. Standardized Tests: Why GPA and SAT Scores Often Clash

Over the past two decades, high school GPAs have climbed steadily, but SAT and ACT scores haven’t followed the same upward trajectory. This disconnect leaves many parents wondering: How can a straight-A student struggle with standardized tests?…
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What Sets Bybee College Prep Apart in the College Prep Industry

In a rapidly changing college admissions landscape, Bybee College Prep stands out for our commitment to providing students and families with accurate, up-to-date, and effective resources. Our unique approach to test preparation and college admissions…
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That time a client saved $80,000 on college

Victoria, our College Coach, shared a story with me the other day. One of our clients got into her first choice college and knew that was where she wanted to go. The parent received the financial aid award letter that offered about $12,000…
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The Reason for a Free Consultation

The college admissions process is confusing. In our free consultations, we help dispel some of that confusion.
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What to do when you get your PSAT score back

2023 PSAT scores should start landing in students' College Board accounts around November 6th. What you do next largely depends on whether you're a Junior, Sophomore, or Freshman.
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What they’re not saying about college admissions

Back in 2018, Stanford made a big announcement that they would stop releasing acceptance rates. Lots of publications picked up on it. They wanted students to focus on finding the right fit not trying to get into a selective school. Some people…
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What they don’t say about test scores

Updated 21 June 2023 A big "thank you" to FairTest for using a screenshot of this blogpost in their recent research demonstrating that test scores can help students at 96% of institutions. I don't think they intended to make the case…