This Week at MEK | SAT Scores, Math Competitions, and Fall Enrollment
September 26, 2026 High School Admissions Seminar Recap The BCA/BT Prep Guide: A Favorite Among Bergen County Parents Fall Enrollment Is Still Open Questions? Call or text 551-296-1806, or email mek@mekreview.com. MEK Review Team
Inside the 26th Annual BCA/BT Prep Program: What Our Students Had to Say
More than 100 students in last fall’s BCA/BT Prep Program took part in our end-of-cycle survey, giving us 109 responses to learn from. Last fall’s 26th annual BCA/BT Prep Program enrolled over 100 students, and the end-of-cycle survey collected 109 responses. Overall satisfaction landed at 4.44 out of 5, with 92.7% of respondents reporting they […]
The 40-Month Plan: How MEK Prepares Students for High School Admission — and Everything After It
MEK Review — High School Admission Test Prep (BCA/BT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT) Every fall, families come to us with the same question: how do we get our student ready for the BCA/BT exam, or the SSAT, ISEE, or HSPT? It’s a fair question, and we answer it every year. But before we talk about test […]
Math Competitions at MEK Review: A Guide for Families Considering the Competition Circuit
Understanding the major math competitions available through MEK, what each one requires, and how to choose a starting point for a student new to competitive math. Many parents ask the same question once a child shows an aptitude for math beyond the regular classroom curriculum: where should this energy go next. Math competitions offer a […]
How to Actually Study for SAT English: Iulia Boboc’s 5 Tips for Conquering Module 2
By Iulia Boboc, SAT English Teacher, MEK Review Every SAT administration, Module 2 presents students with a handful of questions that catch even strong test takers off guard. These are not questions that can be navigated through guesswork or intuitive reading ability. They can only be navigated effectively through very specific kind of approach tailored […]
AI, Productive Struggle, and the Future of Standardized Testing
From Ann Ahn’s Desk Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the educational landscape. Schools across the country are developing AI guidelines, teachers are exploring new AI-powered tools, and students are increasingly using AI in their daily academic lives. The question is no longer whether AI will be present in education. The question is how we […]
The Right Guidance for a Digital Generation
The MEK Way: Pencil Still in Hand Schools are pulling back on classroom screens. A recent EdWeek report found that three-quarters of parents want daily limits on device use, and districts are calling it a “reset.” Minnetonka superintendent David Law put it simply: “We have to do a reset, and we have to retrain our […]
How Has AI Changed the SAT, the ACT, and College Admissions Testing?
The SAT went digital and adaptive in 2024, the ACT was overhauled in 2025, and a growing list of top colleges reversed their test-optional policies within the same window. None of that happened by coincidence, and this post explains why. Why standardized tests changed at the same moment AI became widespread. Much of what a student turns in from home can […]
What Skills Will Matter Most for Students in a World Where AI Can Answer Almost Anything?
If a machine can produce the answer, what is actually left for a child to learn. This is the question a growing number of Bergen County parents are asking, and it is the question this post answers directly. The question every parent is quietly asking. A question that once took a student twenty minutes of effort can […]
How to Build a Competitive Woodbridge Academy Application
Admission to MCMS Woodbridge Academy is genuinely competitive. The students who receive offers of admission are not simply those who are talented — they are those whose applications demonstrate consistent, well-documented academic strength across multiple dimensions. Families who understand what a competitive application looks like are in a much stronger position to build one. Starting […]
