PSAT Pathways
PSAT Pathways

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Start your child’s college admission testing journey with FREE online PSAT Strategy Sessions and Practice Tests.

Sep 20 | Sept 29 | Oct 8

Support for you, support for your students.

Find out how Applerouth works with Educational Consultants. Take advantage of the resources and knowledge of our Partnerships Team. They'd love to answer your questions.

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How We Help Educational Consultants

We use our resources to empower you in every way we can. From personalized landing pages and mock tests to hosting presentations and more, Applerouth loves supporting you so you can help more students achieve their dreams. We share your passion for guiding them along their academic journey. Let's work together.

A Personalized Digital Experience

As an Applerouth partner, you'll get an online dashboard where you can track your students' prep progress and test results. We make personalized landing pages + practice tests. We'll take care of every detail from online registration to providing test materials to hosting a webinar exclusively for your clients on interpreting their results.

The Educator Webinar Series

Applerouth's webinars focus on the issues concerning educators like you. We help you offer the best advice and support to your students and their families. Attend in real time so you can ask questions of our panel of experts, or watch a recording in your own time.

Presentations and Materials for your Clients

We'd love to host an event for you and your colleagues at a regional affinity meeting, or speak to your clients about issues in standardized testing. Applerouth also offers a variety of materials for your office and families at no charge.

“I confidently recommend Applerouth tutors to my students and families because of their consistently strong and quantifiable results.”
Jane Klemmer, Independent Educational Consultant, NY
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Expert Articles

We have a team built on decades of experience, and they have a thing or two to say.

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Your Dedicated Partnerships Team

You have your own Partnership Director who will serve as your primary point of contact. That's best-in-class service.

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Free Events & Webinars

Free events and strategy sessions to help you guide your students along the educational journey.

Get your ‘Seed’ of quarterly knowledge.

Keep up with the latest in education with Applerouth’s quarterly newsletter! 'The Seed' is where the value we bring Educational Consultants goes even deeper. It's our educational newsletter, created just for you. Each quarter, you'll get expert insight on what's happening within the industry. It's a seamless way to stay in-the-know.

“After referring clients to other test preparation companies for years and being disappointed with either the level of instruction or general customer service, we discovered Applerouth. Since, we have referred dozens of students to Applerouth for SAT and ACT prep as well as academic tutoring. And the results have been fantastic.”
Scott Hamilton, Independent Educational Consultant, CA
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Reviews

"You guys make a difference. Results plus that bond with the tutor."

Caroline Brokaw Tucker, Independent Educational Consultant, CT

"Results are fantastic, but when a tutor can really connect with a student, then the student's confidence can be built. When both of these things happen, that is a homerun."

Lisa Franklin Smith, Independent Educational Consultant, Atlanta

"The kids have not just great results but also a great experience."

Marsha Comegno, Independent Educational Consultant, NJ

The Team

We have something in common: we love what we do. We know that when a group of people come together with one passion, it sets the stage for something extraordinary. That's why we'd love to work with you and provide support that will benefit you and your students.

Jenna Berk
Partnerships Director
D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia

Jenna is the Tutor Manager for DMV and IEC Account Manager. She graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia, earning a BA in English and Drama. She then traveled to London and earned a degree from LAMDA, after which she returned to the DC area to be closer to her family and decent Mexican food.

Jed Applerouth, PhD
Founder & President

Jed Applerouth, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized expert in standardized testing, frequently speaking to parents and schools across the country about the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and their impact on college admissions. A teacher, educational innovator, and founder of Applerouth Education, Jed is also a Nationally Certified Counselor with a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. His research on student cognition, memory, motivation, and learning strategies informs Applerouth’s SAT and ACT test prep methods, ensuring students receive the most effective instruction, reliable score increases, and a boost in academic self-confidence. Constantly exploring new ways to enhance learning, Jed keeps his tutors at the forefront of SAT and ACT preparation with cutting-edge strategies and materials.

Christine Ingari
Partnerships Director
Atlanta and New York City

Christine holds a BA from the University of Delaware and began tutoring for the SAT, ACT, and GRE in 2009. Since then, she has served as an Applerouth Program Advisor, DMV Business Developer, and now leads as the Director of Partnerships for the NY tri-state area, the DMV, and clients nationwide. Christine believes that individualized prep plans—ones that teach to the whole student—can have a lasting, exponential impact on confidence and self-efficacy, both on test day and in life. Outside of work, Christine enjoys teaching Zumba, skiing, painting, and being a proud aunt to her nieces.

Melissa Pluchos
Partnerships Director
International, Chicago, Houston, Seattle, and North Carolina

Melissa is a BA graduate of Sewanee who earned her MA from the University of North Carolina. She has over 15 years of student services experience as a former Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Services Director, and Test Prep Academic Advisor. Melissa joined Applerouth in 2020 as Director of IEC Partnerships. She enjoys working with Educational Consultants because, like them, she recognizes the importance of sound college planning and the impact of finding a good college fit.

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Education, to its Core

The value we bring Educational Consultants goes even deeper with The Seed. This is our educational newsletter, created especially for you. Each quarter, get access to expert insight on whatever is happening within the industry. We make it easy for you to stay in-the-know.

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Customized Tutoring & Test Prep

Take advantage of Applerouth as a resource and solution to share with your students. Our clients have some great things to say about the tutoring and test prep services we offer, and the impact we've made in their school life and beyond.

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Free Strategy Sessions

If we have your email, we'll be sending you reminders for some incredible webinars we host every month, featuring top experts in the field. They're always relevant, supportive, and full of high-value advice for you and your students.

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Applerouth's Process

From advisement to post-service follow up, we come alongside you on your journey.

1. Craft a plan.

Schedule an appointment with a Program Director to discuss which of our learning experiences would work best for you.

2. Tutor matching.

Get matched to the perfect tutor for you, based on learning needs, personality, and educational goals.

3. Start learning.

Make leaps and bounds in whatever it is you need help with the most - and then some. Get ready to feel more confident by the end.

Resources

Take advantage of our resources. We love helping both students and educators thrive.

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Articles

Auburn University Reinstates Test Requirements

Auburn University has formally reinstated SAT/ACT requirements, joining a growing number of southern flagship schools returning to test-required admissions.

Jed Applerouth, PhD
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Parents, Phones, and the Anxious Generation

Cell phones and social media have been identified as a major factor in the decline of teen mental health and focus in the classroom. In response, schools nationwide are implementing strict phone bans to improve learning environments and encourage human connection. This article explores the movement’s momentum, its critics, and what’s ahead for families.

Jed Applerouth, PhD
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Scaffold Less, Support Smarter with EF Coaching: How to Help Your Teen Build Independence Before the College Transition

If your teen’s college transition is here, now’s the time to help them step confidently into independence. Executive Function coaching builds organization, focus, and self-management skills for life beyond home. A few targeted sessions now can smooth this big leap and set them up for lasting success.

Jed Applerouth, PhD
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Don't Let AI Do All Your Struggling For You

“When will I ever use this in real life?” It’s the wrong question. Education isn’t just job prep—it’s soul prep. In an age of AI, learning still matters because curiosity, effort, and growth matter. Discover why your child’s education is about becoming more human, not more employable.

Jonathan Holle
min read

Academic Profile vs. GPA: What Colleges Actually Pay Attention To

Your GPA isn’t your golden ticket to college—your story is. Admissions officers look beyond numbers to see your choices, growth, and context. Learn how to build an academic profile that reflects your strengths and potential, not just a transcript. It’s time to rethink what “impressive” really means.

The Applerouth Team
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Timing is Everything: When to Start SAT/ACT Testing

Academic curricula can vary tremendously, so, like so much in our field, the answer to when to start SAT/ACT testing is often “it depends.” Like you, we aim to provide sensible and sane recommendations to families according to the unique circumstances of each student.

Melissa Pluchos
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The Enhanced ACT: The Good, The Bad, and What Your Students Want to Know

College admissions testing is evolving, and the updated ACT brings notable shifts to how students prepare and perform. With key differences in format, timing, and digital rollout, students should try both tests to see which best fits their strengths.

Christine Ingari
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The ACT is Changing: What the Enhanced ACT Means for Juniors and Seniors

With the ACT transitioning to a new, shorter format, students may be wondering how the "Enhanced ACT" will affect their test prep and college applications. This article breaks down the changes for rising juniors and seniors, including the new scoring system, the optional science section, and how colleges will handle superscoring.

The Applerouth Team
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Your 2025 Guide to the SSAT and ISEE: Testing Timelines and Important Updates

Choosing between the SSAT and ISEE for private school applications? This 2025 guide helps you understand the key differences in content, testing timelines, and formats to create a successful plan for your student's admission journey.

Matthew Kiesner
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Library

SAT vs ACT

These two college admissions tests have a lot of unique facets. Each will give your student a different testing experience, so it's important to choose carefully. This guide can help.

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Educators, parents, students
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June 2025

AP Guide

AP courses can be intimidating. We get it. Our guide will provide you with the tools and confidence to excel and tackle any AP subject.

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Educators, parents, students
Last updated
December 2024

EF Tips

Executive functioning is a core set of skills that can determine someone's big picture success. If things feel tough, let's hack EF together.

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Educators, parents, students
Last updated
December 2024

All Items

Whether you're a parent looking for academic support for your child or an IEC in search of the best resources for your students, we have something for you.

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May 2024

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