AP How Lab Work, Portfolios, and Performance Tasks Fit Into AP — A Parent’s Guide A warm, practical guide for parents explaining how lab work, portfolios, and performance tasks shape AP courses and scores — with study strategies, timelines, and how personalized tutoring like Sparkl can help. Written by Rohit Dagar November 4, 2025November 4, 2025
Top 5 Mistakes Students Make While Preparing for the SAT (And How to Avoid Them) Dreaming of studying at world-renowned universities like Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, or MIT? The SAT is a crucial stepping stone toward making that dream a reality. Yet, many students worldwide unknowingly sabotage their chances by falling into common preparation traps. The good news? Avoiding these mistakes can dramatically boost your score and your confidence on test […] Written by Sujata Deb September 10, 2025September 16, 2025
Syncing Your SAT Study: Seamless Study Across Phone, Tablet, and Laptop Learn how to sync SAT study across phone, tablet, and laptop with practical setups, device-focused workflows, sample schedules, troubleshooting tips, and how Sparkl’s personalized tutoring can amplify your progress. Written by Rohit Dagar August 29, 2025September 15, 2025
Is NEET Coaching Worth It in 2026? Here’s How Sparkl Makes the Difference Every year, more than 20 lakh students register for the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), competing for around 1.08 lakh MBBS and BDS seats across India. With this massive competition, the obvious question for 2026 aspirants and their parents is: “Is NEET coaching really worth it?” The short answer: Yes, if you choose the […] Written by Sujata Deb August 25, 2025August 25, 2025
Class 10 and 12 CBSE Board Exam Preparation Timeline: What to Do Month by Month Preparing for CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams can be overwhelming without a clear roadmap. With the syllabus being vast and competition growing every year, students (and their parents) often ask: “What should I be doing each month to prepare well and avoid last-minute panic?” This detailed month-by-month preparation guide is designed to help […] Written by Sujata Deb July 28, 2025July 28, 2025
SAT How to Stick to Your SAT Plan During Family Functions (Without Missing the Fun) Practical, compassionate strategies to keep your SAT study plan on track during family events—time management, gentle communication, micro-study tactics, and real examples. Written by Payal Krishnan November 4, 2025October 14, 2025
AP Score Goals vs Application Deadlines: Working Backwards to Win Your AP Season A practical, student-first guide to planning AP study by working backwards from college application deadlines — set score goals, build a timeline, and use personalized strategies (including Sparkl’s tutoring) to maximize results without burnout. Written by Rohit Dagar November 4, 2025November 4, 2025
AP How Lab Work, Portfolios, and Performance Tasks Fit Into AP — A Parent’s Guide A warm, practical guide for parents explaining how lab work, portfolios, and performance tasks shape AP courses and scores — with study strategies, timelines, and how personalized tutoring like Sparkl can help. Written by Rohit Dagar November 4, 2025November 4, 2025
SAT Parent Guide: Choosing Between the U.S., U.K., Canada, and India for the SAT and College Applications A practical, parent-friendly guide to choosing where to apply — U.S., U.K., Canada, or India — for students taking the Digital SAT. Learn how SAT fits into admissions, comparative tips, timelines, costs, and how personalized help (like Sparkl’s tutoring) can make the process manageable. Written by Payal Krishnan November 4, 2025October 14, 2025
SAT How to Debrief With Your Teen After the Digital SAT: A Calm, Constructive Conversation Plan Learn a compassionate, practical step-by-step guide to debriefing with your teen after the Digital SAT. Discover how to interpret scores, turn reactions into growth, create an action plan, and support next steps — without pressure. Written by Payal Krishnan November 3, 2025October 14, 2025
