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08/19/2024

Johns Hopkins follows in the footsteps of Brown, Yale, and Dartmouth, reinstating their SAT/ACT requirements for applicants seeking entry in fall 2026. Echoing the sentiments of other schools who have reversed their test-optional policies, JHU says SAT/ACT scores serve as a predictive metric of applicant success and help extend opportunities to less advantaged communities.

University will require undergraduate applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores for admission in fall 2026; test scores encouraged but not required for fall 2025 admissions

08/13/2024

Not all back to school essentials can be purchased at Target!

Drawing from the methods of presidents, CEOs, and software engineers, our executive functioning experts share their TOP 5 TIPS and TEMPLATES for a productive new school year.

New year: new backpack, new binder, new calculator! But what about the back-to-school essentials that can't be purchased at Target? Drawing from the methods of presidents, CEOs, and software engineers, our executive functioning experts are sharing their top five productivity tips to launch you into....

03/26/2024

Did you know Marigold Prep hosts FREE, virtually proctored, practice SATs, ACTs, and AP exams every weekend?

In addition to the practice test experience, students receive a detailed score analysis and an opportunity to review those scores with a test expert. REGISTER TODAY!

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Live proctored practice tests for the SAT, ACT, digital SAT, and PSAT every Saturday morning. We welcome students testing with accommodations.

03/11/2024

Free Live Webinar:
A Roadmap to TEST OPTIONAL Admissions

With several top universities reversing their SAT/ACT optional policies, many families are left wondering how this impacts their college application plans.

Join us Sunday, March 17th at 4:00pm PT/7pm ET as we discuss what's changing, what's staying the same, and how to set your student up for success.

With several top universities requiring the SAT/ACT again, families are wondering if other colleges will follow suit. Join us as we look at data from inside admissions offices and discuss it's potential impact on your student's application plan.

03/06/2024

This Saturday students across the country will sit for the first US administration of the Digital SAT.

Getting ready for a digital test has special considerations. Follow our guide to ensure you’re on your A-game this Saturday morning!
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The digital and adaptive PSAT and SAT are almost here! Register for a free webinar or practice test to learn more about the changes and how they will impact your student. 

02/29/2024

Yale and Dartmouth are backtracking on "Test-Optional" admissions.

“Simply put, students with higher scores have been more likely to have higher Yale GPAs, and test scores are the single greatest predictor of a student’s performance in Yale courses in every model we have constructed.”
- Yale Dean of Undergraduate Admissions

The Ivy League schools say test scores help them make better decisions, but most schools are keeping tests optional.

02/15/2024

In less then 3 months students nationwide will sit for their AP exams, and Marigold Prep is here to help! We're offering proctored practice AP exams every weekend and informative webinars every month to help you and your student make the most of their AP classes and tests.

Free AP practice tests and informative webinars.

11/09/2023

In October over 3 million students took the PSAT in its digital, adaptive format for the first time ever, and their scores started being released on November 6. Both students and parents are now faced with trying to determine what those scores actually mean and what their next steps should be.

10/13/2023

On October 11th, over 3 millions students took the PSAT in its digital, adaptive format for the first time ever. Join us as we talk through what the PSAT is, why it matters, and what to do next.

09/15/2023

In less than one month 3.5 million students will take the PSAT in its new DIGITAL format for the first time in history.

Is your student ready for the changes?

Help them build confidence and strategy with our free PRACTICE TESTS and WEBINARS! https://b.marigoldprep.com/46i5g7P

The digital and adaptive PSAT and SAT are almost here! Register for a free webinar or practice test to learn more about the changes and how they will impact your student. 

09/13/2023

August SAT SCORES ARE OUT! But now what?
Book a COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION with a standardized test expert to go over your score report and gain a better understanding of what it means for your student and their future.

Workshops for families seeking information about the SAT, ACT, PSAT, executive functioning, college admissions, and more.

08/30/2023

As the school year ramps up and demands on students increase, we remind ourselves of Angela Duckworth's concept of GRIT. Helping students find the PASSION and PERSEVERANCE to meet long term goals is something we weave into every Marigold Prep tutoring program--be it academic, test prep, or executive functioning.

Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predicto...