SAT Understanding the SAT Scoring System in Detail A friendly, in-depth guide to how SAT scores are calculated, what section scores, subscores and percentiles mean, and practical steps to improve your score. Written by Payal Krishnan October 19, 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
AP Performing Arts Students: Rehearsal-Friendly AP Timelines Practical, student-centered AP timelines for drama, music, and dance students balancing rehearsals and academics. Strategies, sample schedules, study blocks, and tips — plus how personalized tutoring from Sparkl can help you thrive. Written by Rohit Dagar October 19, 2025October 19, 2025
SAT SAT Scores That Secure Merit Aid at Top Universities: A Friendly Roadmap for Students and Families Understand what SAT scores top colleges look for when awarding merit scholarships, how to set realistic targets, and practical strategies—plus how personalized help (like Sparkl’s tutoring) can boost your chances. Written by Harish Menon October 19, 2025October 19, 2025
AP SAT AP vs SAT: Parent Roles Support Without Pressure A calm, practical guide for parents and students navigating AP exams and the Digital SAT. Learn how to support motivation, manage stress, and build study plans that respect mental health with actionable tips and examples. Written by Harish Menon October 19, 2025October 13, 2025
SAT How Parents Can Support College Essays Beyond SAT Scores Practical, compassionate guidance for parents: how to support your teen’s college essays beyond SAT scores—strategies, conversation starters, timelines, and tools (including personalized tutoring and tailored study plans) to help students shine. Written by Payal Krishnan October 19, 2025October 14, 2025
AP How to Earn Partial Credit Reliably: A Student’s Guide to Winning Points on AP Exams Learn practical, teacher-approved strategies to earn partial credit on AP exams. Concrete techniques for free-response and short-answer questions, sample approaches, a scoring breakdown table, and study tips — plus how Sparkl’s personalized tutoring can help you build a reliable partial-credit strategy. Written by Payal Krishnan October 19, 2025October 19, 2025
