This was one of those weeks where the lesson plan wrote itself — not in a classroom, but on the water, in a gymnasium, and somewhere in between. Intersession week is always a reset. The rhythms of school give way to something looser, more exploratory, and if you're lucky,
Happy Friday, MJTP families. I'll keep this short because the clock is ticking. The March 14 SAT is less than two weeks away, and today — Friday, February 27 — is the regular registration deadline. Head to collegeboard.org and get it done before 11:59 PM Eastern tonight. Miss
MJTP families: It's been a little while since my last newsletter, so let me catch you up. If you're in Florida, you already know — we had actual snow south of Tampa a few weeks ago. I don't do cold. Never have. My wife and
Quick update for our National Merit families — Finalist letters have reportedly been uploaded to the Online Scholarship Application portal. If you're a Semifinalist waiting on your status, log in now: 👉 osa.nationalmerit.org As a reminder, NMSC also mailed Certificates of Merit to high school principals on February
Happy Friday, everyone! She Did It I got the best kind of message this week. Camper was accepted to Davidson College in North Carolina — and she's officially committed. Here's what she wrote: "I got accepted to Davidson College in NC on Saturday, and today I
Happy February, MJTP families! We've got a packed update this week — new official practice material, an exciting opportunity for high scorers, a scholarship opportunity, and some important news that underscores just how much the SAT continues to matter in college admissions. Let's get into it. A
(Hint: It's Not What You Think) Here's something I've noticed after years of tutoring SAT students: the ones who plateau in the 1400s almost always blame the same thing. "I just need to learn more content," they tell me. "Once I
Happy Friday, MJTP families! I hope this note finds you well. Here in Florida, we've been enjoying some absolutely gorgeous weather lately - clear skies, cool mornings, perfect afternoons. I had the opportunity to go inshore fishing last weekend and caught a nice snook. But I know many
A real student's question reveals what most families don't understand about SAT score reports.
You’re doing everything right — practice tests, review sessions, flashcards — but your score hasn’t moved in weeks. It’s frustrating. You start wondering if you’ve peaked, or if maybe you’re just not a “good test taker.” Chances are, you haven't peaked. You’re just stuck
Your step-by-step roadmap from PSAT test day to scholarship winner Table of Contents 1. Introduction: Why This Guide Matters 2. Understanding the PSAT/NMSQT Test Format 3. Digital Testing with Bluebook: What Students Need to Know 4. Test Day Preparation Checklist 5. Testing Accommodations and English Learner Support 6. The
With a little help from AI, I've compiled some data trends on the tough vocabulary words that r/SAT moderator "yodatsracist" and roots2words.com have documented for all documented SATs from March 2024 through December 2025. After analyzing every SAT vocabulary quiz from March 2024 through