Here are some common questions about SAT/ACT preparation in 2026. If you have other questions or want more information about these topics, please reach out. What’s new in 2026? What’s the same? In many ways, the SAT/ACT world in 2026 is fairly similar to the way it was in 2025: admissions are very competitive, tests are more important because of high school grade inflation, and “test optional” policies make it difficult to decide whether scores are worth submitting. But there are some...

Are you thinking about law school? Here’s some advice to get you started: ·       Ask yourself how law school fits into your career plans. If you’re planning on practicing law, talk to current and former lawyers and find out what you’re signing up for. Talk to a variety of people if possible. Big firms, small firms, solo practice, government, they’re all different. ·       A law degree is versatile. Even if you don’t practice law or only practice for a little while, a law degree can be an...

[This essay appeared in Inside Higher Ed in 2024.] Starting next spring, the ACT will see some major changes . It will be shorter, and...