SAT Parent Guide to ID Requirements for the Digital SAT: What Families Need to Know A clear, practical parent guide to SAT ID rules for the Digital SAT—what counts, what doesn't, how to prepare your student, and tips to avoid last-minute problems (with ways Sparkl’s personalized tutoring can help). Written by Payal Krishnan July 9, 2025October 14, 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 Treat the Digital SAT Like a Skill: How to Train, Not Just Memorize Stop treating the Digital SAT as a set of facts to cram. Learn why thinking of the SAT as a skill—practiced, analyzed, and refined—produces better scores, less stress, and clearer college-ready growth. Written by Payal Krishnan November 14, 2025October 1, 2025
SAT SAT and UCLA: What Students and Parents Need to Know for a Successful Application Clear, practical guidance on how the SAT fits into UCLA admissions today — what’s required, what matters instead, and how to strengthen your UCLA application with smart test strategy and personalized support. Written by Harish Menon November 14, 2025November 14, 2025
AP SAT AP vs SAT: Final Checklist Choose, Plan, and Execute A practical, student-friendly final checklist to choose between AP exams and the Digital SAT, build a step-by-step plan, and execute with confidence study tips, timelines, scoring insights, and how personalized tutoring can help. Written by Harish Menon November 14, 2025October 13, 2025
SAT SAT Requirements for University of Oklahoma: A Friendly, Practical Guide for Students and Families Everything students and parents need to know about the Digital SAT and University of Oklahoma admissions — ranges, test-optional policy, strategy, timelines, and how to prepare effectively with tailored support like Sparkl’s personalized tutoring. Written by Harish Menon November 14, 2025November 14, 2025
AP First-Gen & On a Budget: High-ROI AP Choices and Truly Free Resources That Move the Needle A practical, hopeful guide for first-generation and low-income students: choose AP courses that give the biggest ROI, use free College Board resources, and build a cost-conscious plan to earn college credit and save time and money. Written by Payal Krishnan November 14, 2025November 14, 2025
