Crosswalk Test Prep & Tutoring

09/01/2026

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PSAT/SAT Crash Course: 1 Night Only!

Taking the PSAT or SAT soon? Then sign up now for CROSSWALK's one night PSAT/SAT Crash Course. Learn test-taking tips, time management techniques and score-boosting strategies in just 90 minutes. Led by CROSSWALK Founder and Lead Test Prep Instructor Brooke Higgins, this course will be sure to get y...

07/24/2026

3 Practical Approaches to SAT & ACT Verbal Questions

On the surface, the verbal section from the SAT seems a bit different from the verbal section of ACT verbal. The SAT uses short passages with one question per passage while the ACT uses long passages with questions alongside (English section) or at the end (Reading section). Nevertheless, the goal o...

05/28/2026

What % of Admitted Students Submit Test Scores?

Here's a crucial data point as you consider test-optional schools: Boston University announced that 64% of admitted students in the 2026-26 admissions cycle submitted an SAT or ACT test score. In that same communication, BU shared that 61% of all admitted students applied via Early Decision (ED). Of...

05/10/2026

AI is Your Next Tutor...or Is It?

Raise your hand if A.I. is impacting the industry where you work?Yup, everyone should have a hand up. Many in the test prep and tutoring industry are seeing customers turn to A.I. for tutoring services. No surprise. Platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude offer simple interfaces with endless answe...

04/30/2026

Summer Test Prep: Register Now! Spots are filling up, reserve yours today for increased college admissions and scholarship opportunities.

04/08/2026

ACT vs SAT Comparison: What you need to know when considering which to take

Here is an excellent visual to compare the ACT and SAT. The most important point here is that colleges will accept either the SAT or the ACT. Since you have the choice, the recommended first step is to take both—either officially or via a practice test—then decide which you prefer. On the other ...

03/20/2026

3 Simple Tasks to Start Test Prep

April is coming. And if you are a high school junior, now is the time to ramp up your college application preparation especially as it relates to SAT and ACT prep. Remember, submitting the test score may be optional for many schools but you should take the SAT or ACT to try and achieve the best scor...

01/20/2026

How to Make College Affordable

For most families, paying 100% of college tuition is just not possible. Most families need a discount with financial aid. Colleges offer financial aid to families in one of two ways: need-based aid and merit-based aid. Need-based financial aid, in most respects, is determined by your family's income...

01/06/2026

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How many colleges require SAT or ACT testing for their college applications? As of this writing, the answer is 43 according to this reliable list from our friends at Compass Education Group. What is the common denominator for most of the schools that require SAT or ACTs? Selectivity. Meaning, the mo...

10/16/2025

Listen now to "College Conversations", the college admissions journey of one student, A.J. Get deep and personal with all aspects of college planning including list building, college selectivity, college affordability and more.

With tremendous excitement, CROSSWALK is pleased to announce that "College Conversations: The Podcast" is now posted on Spotify and other podcast platforms. In partnership with KSPB, the student-run radio station at the Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, Brooke Higgins recorded a series of episodes f...