SAT Parent Guide to SAT Registration Fees and Waivers: What Families Need to Know A clear, parent-friendly guide to SAT registration fees, fee waiver eligibility, how to apply, and practical tips to save money and reduce stress during the college application process. Written by Payal Krishnan October 3, 2025October 14, 2025
AP SAT AP vs SAT: Cost, Fee Waivers, and Real-World Budget Planning for Families A practical, student- and parent-friendly guide to comparing AP exam costs and Digital SAT expenses, understanding fee waivers, and building a complete budget for test fees, prep, and score-sending with tips, examples, and planning templates. Written by Harish Menon July 26, 2025October 13, 2025
SAT The True Cost of Multiple SAT Attempts: A Parent’s Breakdown Thinking about retakes for the Digital SAT? This clear, parent-friendly breakdown covers direct fees, hidden costs, time, stress, and smarter alternatives — plus how tailored help like Sparkl’s personalized tutoring can lower the price of repeated attempts. Written by Payal Krishnan July 22, 2025October 14, 2025
SAT How Parents Can Plan for Both SAT and College Application Costs: A Practical, Compassionate Roadmap A parent-friendly guide to budgeting and planning for Digital SAT and college application expenses — fee waivers, smart timing, cost-saving strategies, and how personalized tutoring (like Sparkl’s) can fit into your plan. Written by Payal Krishnan July 7, 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 SAT Score Ranges for Computer Science Majors at Top Colleges: A Practical Roadmap for Students and Parents Discover realistic SAT score ranges for aspiring computer science majors at top colleges, how admissions teams view scores, strategies to improve, and how personalized tutoring like Sparkl can help you reach your target. Written by Harish Menon November 17, 2025November 17, 2025
SAT How to Build a Long-Term Digital SAT Prep Roadmap Starting in 9th Grade A friendly, practical roadmap for 9th–11th graders to prepare for the Digital SAT: step-by-step yearly goals, weekly routines, practice strategies, sample schedules, and how personalized tutoring like Sparkl can accelerate progress. Written by Payal Krishnan November 17, 2025October 1, 2025
AP SAT AP vs SAT: Which Gives a Better Return on Investment for Scholarships and Tuition Savings? AP vs SAT a friendly, data-informed guide for students and parents who want to know which test can save more on college costs, unlock scholarships, and deliver the biggest return on investment. Practical examples, realistic calculations, and study tips (including how Sparkl's personalized tutoring can help). Written by Harish Menon November 17, 2025October 13, 2025
AP ADHD and Executive Function: Choosing AP Courses and Supports That Actually Work Practical, compassionate guidance for students with ADHD and executive function differences on selecting AP courses, arranging College Board accommodations, and building study systems that leverage strengths—plus how personalized tutoring through Sparkl's 1-on-1 guidance can help. Written by Payal Krishnan November 17, 2025November 17, 2025
AP Hong Kong: DSE vs AP—Mapping Choices for Your Child’s Future A practical, parent-friendly guide to comparing Hong Kong’s DSE with the AP pathway—advantages, challenges, how universities view each, and how to support your child with tailored study plans and tutoring. Written by Rohit Dagar November 17, 2025November 17, 2025
