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No more SAT Essay and SAT Subject Tests! What does it mean for you?

On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, College Board announced that it was discontinuing both the SAT Subject Tests and the optional SAT Essay. The organization states that “the pandemic accelerated a process already underway to reduce and simplify demands on students.”...

Top 25 Colleges You Can Get into with a 1300-1390 or 28-30 score

You just got your PSAT, PreACT, SAT or ACT score back and you’re wondering how far it can take you. Where can you get into college based on your score? Well, we’ve compiled the best-ranked colleges you have a good shot at. This means that your score, falling in the...

Top 25 Colleges You Can Get into with a 1200-1290 or 25-27 score

You just got your PSAT, PreACT, SAT or ACT score back and you’re wondering how far it can take you. Where can you get into college based on your score? Well, we’ve compiled the best-ranked colleges you have a good shot at. This means that your score, falling in the...

5 Tips for Choosing a College During the Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has made choosing a college this year anything but normal. High school juniors and seniors will likely not be able to visit college campuses or attend admitted student events before having to choose a school.  While colleges are doing their...
What to do if you’re deferred

What to do if you’re deferred

Getting deferred from your top choice college can be disappointing, but don’t lose hope yet! Here’s everything you need to know about getting deferred and what to do next.   What does a deferral mean?  Deferrals can occur to anyone who applies early (decision or...

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Your First Semester Senior Grades Matter!

Your First Semester Senior Grades Matter!

“I’m a senior now. Do my grades even matter?” To put it briefly, yes. So you’re a senior now. Congratulations! But you’re not off the hook quite yet. Your grades during the first semester of your senior year can make all the difference in terms of  getting into your...

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Academic Coaching

Academic Coaching

“Am I smart, or not?” Most middle and high school aged kids ask themselves this question every day. Whether they’re sitting in a classroom taking a test, at home working on a problem set, or catching up with their friends after school, the question comes up again and...

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Well rounded versus Angular

Well rounded versus Angular

Not so many years ago, the prominent narrative for college admissions was that well-rounded applicants fared the best. Many talented students took this to heart and joined every club, every honor society, and ran for every school or club election possible. Instead of...

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A little bit about SmartyScholars

A little bit about SmartyScholars

If you’re a big fan of Streamline, then you may have heard about SmartyScholars, our non-profit fund dedicated to providing test prep services to talented, low-income students.   We got our official 501(c)3 status about a year ago, but had been offering one-off pro...

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