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Stefanie Toye

Stefanie Toye is the Director of Tutoring at Collegewise. Stefanie truly understands the importance of helping students become more independent in their personal academic journeys. Prior to joining Collegewise, she worked at Rutgers University, where she earned a Master’s degree in Literacy Education.

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What are the High School Entrance Exams? ISEE and SSAT Explained
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By Stefanie Toye
April 27, 2023 | 17 minute read

Are you looking to enroll your youngster into a private or parochial middle or high school? They'll likely need to face an entrance exam before being considered. In this blog, you'll...

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What is the PSAT & When is it?
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By Stefanie Toye
December 5, 2022 | 17 minute read

Students are in the thick of testing, and parents may have questions about the PSAT, scoring, differences between the PSAT and SAT, and how the movement toward digital testing will affect...

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What’s so great about Collegewise’s Tutoring & Test Prep?
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By Stefanie Toye
March 28, 2022 | 7 minute read

During calls, presentations, and discussions with our families, we are often asked, “Why should I book tutoring and/or test preparation for the ACT/SAT with Collegewise? Collegewise...

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AP Test Study Tips
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By Stefanie Toye
February 28, 2022 | 11 minute read

What are the best AP Test prep study tips for 2022? Many high school students have just completed mid-terms or mid-years—awesome job! You can reward yourself for making it through those....

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Tips to Stay Calm and Be Prepared on Test Day
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By Stefanie Toye
February 14, 2022 | 11 minute read

When you take a standardized test, mental attitude, stamina, and coolness under pressure are important qualities if you want to perform well. In fact, studies have shown that if you panic...

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The SAT Is Going Digital. Here's What That Means For You.
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By Stefanie Toye
January 31, 2022 | 8 minute read

Last week, the College Board made a big announcement: the SAT is going digital. Except this wasn’t such a big announcement—they teased for years that they’d move the traditional paper and...

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