At Kyo Standard, we see students with varying resumes. Some are high performing athletes (D1 candidates), some are world class musicians (World renown violin prodigy), and some are multinational philanthropists. Lately, parents have been asking us about how to make their student more competitive in the post [...]
2021 College Admissions Trends: Analyzing the Data The 2020-2021 college application cycle was the first one after COVID-19 took over the world. Due to the various impacts of the pandemic, colleges took steps such as delayed deadlines and implementation of test optional policies to accommodate the different [...]
The National Merit Scholarship Program for the Class of 2022 will be unusual. There was a large drip in the number of PSAT takers. Only about 737,000 juniors were able to take the October 2020 PSAT. This is a just 44% of the number of student who took [...]
Should I submit my SAT/ACT scores to test-optional schools? This year has been an interesting year, and college admission is more confusing than ever. Social distancing and lockdowns, it has become challenging for prospective students to sit for the SAT and the ACT. Many of our students had to [...]
By Stephanie Doty Hey, Rising Seniors! We are so excited to be launching our College Preparedness Series with you! Becoming a senior is just the beginning of your journey to college. To begin this journey, college applications are an incredibly important first step. Regardless of when you are intending [...]
While preparing for the SAT/ACT it’s important to know all parts of the exams well and to prepare for them effectively. While many schools do not require the essay portion, the schools that do really take it into consideration. Many students will avoid this entire section of the exam if [...]
By Padya Paramita, InGenius Prep You might have the best grades in your class, or maybe you’ve struggled with maintaining A’s throughout high school. Regardless of where you stand, you could hold the belief that strong numbers are all it takes to get into schools like Harvard or Princeton. [...]
By Stephanie Doty We at Kyo Standard know a LOT is happening in the world of testing and we wanted to update you on everything we know regarding the ACT. As of now, the June ACT is still on! The ACT has stated that they are doing their best [...]
By Cindy Reyes-Cortes What does the SAT going online mean? The Shelter in Place order has been mandated nationwide in 43 states. We have adapted to many changes - one being our education system. Schools from kindergarten to post-graduate studies have all transitioned completely online in order to practice [...]
College Acceptance Letters: How to Decide Where to Attend By Padya Paramita, InGenius Prep The wait is finally over, and you’ve received a handful (or more) of college acceptance letters from your top choices. First of all, congratulations! Your hard work throughout high school has paid off. Once you’ve [...]
