Service Academy Admissions for the Class of 2031: Deadlines, Test Scores, Nominations and the CLT
Class of 2031 deadlines, nominations, test scores, CLT policies and fitness tests for all five U.S. service academies.
Executive Assessment (EA) 2026: Format, Scores and Every Top Program That Accepts It
The GMAC Executive Assessment explained: format, scores, cost, retakes, and 33 verified MBA and EMBA programs that accept it.
The Classic Learning Test (CLT) in 2026: Where It’s Accepted, Score Conversions and Who Should Take It
Where the Classic Learning Test is accepted in 2026, how CLT scores convert to the SAT and ACT, test dates, and who should take it.
The NextGen Bar Exam: Every State’s Switch Date, Passing Score and First Results
When every state switches to the NextGen bar exam, the passing score each requires, July 2026 results, and how the 9 hour exam is built.
Are Teenagers Getting Dumber? Inside the Worst Global Test Scores in 25 Years (and the 5 Habits That Fix Them)

The Economist asks whether teenagers are getting dumber. PISA 2025 shows record low reading and math scores. Jeremy Fine explains what the data really means, the hasty reader problem, and a 30-day focus reset for families.
HSPT vs TACHS 2026-27: Test Dates, Format, Scoring, and Which Test Your Schools Require

HSPT vs TACHS for fall 2027 admission: 2026 test dates by diocese, the new at-home TACHS rules, HSPT sections and scoring, and which Catholic high schools require each test.
The Two New AP Courses for 2026 to 2027: AP Cybersecurity and AP Business with Personal Finance

AP Cybersecurity and AP Business with Personal Finance launch fall 2026, with first exams in May 2027. Neither has a published college credit policy yet.
ISEE vs SSAT After the E3n Merger: What Changed and What Did Not

ERB and EMA merged into E3n on March 2, 2026, so the ISEE and SSAT now share one owner. Both tests continue unchanged for the 2026 to 2027 cycle.
How Long Should You Study for the JD-Next? A 10-Week Study Plan

How Long Should You Study for the JD-Next? A 10-Week Study Plan By Jeremy M. Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep · Updated August 2026 · 13-minute read THE CONNECTPREP METHOD Ten weeks. Four phases. PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 Diagnostic Concept Mastery Applied Practice Calibration Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 […]
Which Law Schools Accept JD-Next? The Complete 2026 List

Which Law Schools Accept JD-Next? The Complete 2026 List By Jeremy M. Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep · Updated October 2026 · 12-minute read JD-NEXT ADOPTION 68 law schools now accept JD-Next 43 55 64 68 2023 2024 2025 2026 Cumulative ABA-accredited schools with a JD-Next variance, by year JD-Next adoption has grown every ABA review […]
