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The Richardson Journal
Test strategy, score planning, and admissions guidance from the team behind Richardson Test Prep.
A UC Berkeley professor says some calculus students are struggling with fractions and basic algebra. What does this reveal about declining academic standards, learning gaps, test-optional admissions, and whether we’re moving students forward before they’ve mastered the fundamentals?
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Read articleThe FAFSA process has changed, and many families are feeling the impact. Here’s what caused the delays, what the new Student Aid Index (SAI) means, and how to navigate this year’s financial aid timeline with confidence.
Read articleMost students spend hours rereading and highlighting, but decades of learning science show those methods are among the least effective. Discover why practice quizzing and spaced repetition help children retain information longer and perform better on tests.
Read articlePreparing for the August 22 SAT? This guide explains the Digital SAT format, registration tips, study strategies, and what parents can do now to help their student achieve a higher score.
Read articleYou don’t need a “perfect” kid to get great outcomes—just avoid these 10 preventable admissions mistakes.
Read articleWhy Dartmouth, Yale, and Others Just Reversed Course on Test-Optional Admissions
Read articleReady When You Are
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