The “bad test taker” is a comforting myth. The myth says that in a situation where a student does poorly on a test,...
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Top 25 Colleges You Can Get into with a 1100-1190 or 22-24 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...
Top 25 Colleges You Can Get into with a 1400-1490 or 31-33 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...
Surprising Changes to College Admissions
Recent changes made at the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) conference could have some serious implications for those applying to college, especially those who plan to apply early decision. In the past, applicants who applied early...
Update on the Celebrity College Scandal
The celebrity college admissions scandal, increasingly publicized and present in the news, is deeply upsetting to many—especially those who work honestly as educators to help students improve and develop as learners. Last week we got a bit of an update when the...
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...
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...
What can boosting SAT by 150-200 points do for student athletes?
Streamline Tutors recently started offering point-based improvement packages, wherein parents can choose to purchase either 150 or 200 points of improvement. We are excited to offer these results-oriented packages, and we urge you to read more about them here. As a...
What boosting your SAT by 150-200 points can do for your UMD application
Streamline Tutors recently started offering point-based improvement packages, wherein parents can choose to purchase either 150 or 200 points of improvement. Streamline is excited to offer these results oriented packages and we urge you to read more about them here....
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...
SAT subject tests: Should you take them?
What schools require SAT Subject tests? We’ve compiled a list of colleges that either require or recommend SAT subject tests. In recent years, the importance of SAT subject tests has decreased quite a bit. However, some schools still like to see them. What are SAT...
How to navigate the test accommodations process
Maybe your student has a long and documented history of their learning difference or maybe you’ve just recently learned it might be something you want to pursue. Either way, the accommodations process can be long, stressful, and confusing. So we’re here to...