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Tutorstack Launches This Week at the National Test Prep Association Conference in Chicago

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Tutorstack Launches This Week at the National Test Prep Association Conference in Chicago

This week marks a milestone that MJTP has been building toward for a long time. Tutorstack is officially launching at the National Test Prep Association annual conference in Chicago, and I couldn't be more excited to share it with the MJTP family. If it weren't for

By Mr. John's Test Prep 15 Jun 2026

Official SAT Vocab

The June 2026 SAT Vocab Survey + Quiz - US + Int Version

📚 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 15 profusion noun Root: PRO- (forth) + FUS- (pour) 👆 Click to flip an abundance or large quantity of something The garden burst into a profusion of color once the summer rains arrived. ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then click

By Mr. John's Test Prep 09 Jun 2026
June 2026 SAT is in the books - reflections

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June 2026 SAT is in the books - reflections

lock-1 By Mr. John's Test Prep 06 Jun 2026
Tomorrow's the day — you're ready!

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Tomorrow's the day — you're ready!

MJTP students, Tomorrow is the June 6th SAT, and I'll be sitting for it right alongside you as my third SAT of the year. A few last reminders before you walk in: Trust your process; don't worry about outcomes. ISEE on reading and writing—ignore the

By Mr. John's Test Prep 05 Jun 2026
What the Latest Common App Data Tells Us About Test Scores

College Admissions

What the Latest Common App Data Tells Us About Test Scores

Dear MJTP families, I've been perusing some recent data in the Common App's March 1 application update this month. I think it has some valuable insights for all of us. Common App Score Reporting, Through March 1 Year-over-year change compared to the same point

By Mr. John's Test Prep 31 May 2026
Yale brings back the SAT, UC might, and a free college essay webinar!

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Yale brings back the SAT, UC might, and a free college essay webinar!

Dear MJTP Families, Two pieces of news from this week deserve your attention. Both point in the same direction, and both have direct implications for the college and career decisions you're facing. Yale reinstates SAT and ACT testing for admissions. On Wednesday, May 27, Yale University announced that

By Mr. John's Test Prep 29 May 2026
Celebrating another success story

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Celebrating another success story

Luna's May SAT Results MJTP families, I could not let the weekend start without sharing this one. Luna received her May SAT scores this morning: 750 in Reading and Writing, and 690 in Math. That is a 1440 total, and a 270 point gain since she started working

By Mr. John's Test Prep 22 May 2026
The Gauntlet Lands in Amazon's Top SAT Releases, Fall Registration Opens, and a Few Stories Worth Knowing

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The Gauntlet Lands in Amazon's Top SAT Releases, Fall Registration Opens, and a Few Stories Worth Knowing

Dear MJTP families, A lot has happened this month, both in our corner of the test prep world and in the broader landscape of college admissions. I want to share where we are, and then walk through a few news stories that families should be thinking about. But first, let&

By Mr. John's Test Prep 21 May 2026
What to Do Before Senior Year: College Application and Essay Advice from Dr. Coppi

College Admissions

What to Do Before Senior Year: College Application and Essay Advice from Dr. Coppi

A Conversation with Dr. Kellie Coppi Dear MJTP families, Every spring I tell rising seniors the same thing: the summer ahead of senior year is not a break from the work, it is the work. The single best window you have to get ahead of the college application is the

By Mr. John's Test Prep 18 May 2026
May SAT Scores Are Here — And One Student Just Picked Up 70 Points in the Verbal Section!

May SAT Scores Are Here — And One Student Just Picked Up 70 Points in the Verbal Section!

Hello MJTP families! Today is May SAT score release day. Inboxes are lighting up across the country, and I'm already hearing from students who have broken through previous ceilings. One of them wrote in this morning: "I just received my SAT score, and I got a 750

By Mr. John's Test Prep 15 May 2026
A weekend in Lynchburg, Va

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A weekend in Lynchburg, Va

Dear MJTP families, I am writing this from the Allegiant flight back to Sarasota after a weekend visiting my wife’s family in Lynchburg. Hoping to fire this off before we take off! It was my first time in the Lynchburg, and I came away genuinely moved by the place.

By Mr. John's Test Prep 11 May 2026
May 2nd SAT Vocab — New Quiz + Big Pillar Page Update

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May 2nd SAT Vocab — New Quiz + Big Pillar Page Update

Hello MJTP families! The May 2nd SAT is in the books, and the vocabulary reports are already coming in from r/SAT. I've done the full cross-reference against our master list, and there's a lot to unpack — this was a data-rich administration. Here'

By Mr. John's Test Prep 04 May 2026
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