https://youtu.be/ToqVJWxd_Hs What is a gap year? A gap year refers to taking time off between high school and...
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150+ Colleges that Allow You to Self-Report SAT and ACT Scores
What does it mean to self-report scores? Lots of costs come up when applying to college. Application fees and SAT and...
Mindprint: SAT vs. ACT Made Easy
Conventional wisdom says to take both the SAT and ACT as a diagnostic to see which one’s the better fit. But when you have more information at your fingertips, you really shouldn’t. And with the pandemic, it’s challenging to take both these days, not to mention time-consuming. Keep reading for an easier way to choose which test to take.
1-on-1 Tutoring and Growth Mindset
Imagine you are sitting in class. The teacher asks a question. You think back to your homework the night before, and you’re 80% sure you know the answer. You go to raise your hand, but something in you is pulling it back down. You’re not completely sure about the...
Are some SATs / ACTs Easier Than Others?
Yes. But not in the way that you think. Many students try to identify which month reliably offers the “easiest” test sitting— is it late fall when seniors are scrambling for a last minute boost or is it in winter and early spring? While some tests are considered...
ACT to Allow Students to Retake Individual Sections
Starting next September, the ACT will allow students to retake individual sections instead of having to retake the entire test. This is an exciting change that could transform the way students prep for the test and the way colleges review ACT scores. Prior to this...
DEBUNKED: Common Myths About Testing
Does thinking about the SAT or ACT stress you out? These tests are important and you should definitely take them seriously, but don’t let these common misconceptions contribute to an already stressful experience! 1. You shouldn’t take the test more than twice This is...
Understanding the Test-Optional Movement
The SAT has been a lightning rod for controversy and criticism for decades, and the College Board’s efforts from the 2016 redesign to this year’s Adversity Index fumble have only served to feed the skepticism of parents and educators alike. Now, scores of elite...
Taking the Test One Last Time
Should I take it one last time? As senior year begins, students might wonder if they should take the SAT or ACT one last time. Because taking the test again means taking time away from school work and college applications, there are some important things to consider...
When the PSATs Matter and When They Don’t
Most high schoolers will take the PSAT for the first time in October of sophomore year. For many students, it might seem like there is a lack of information surrounding this test. What is the PSAT? Does my score count? Should I study? As the name suggests, the PSAT...
Why “Sticker Price” is Misleading
With college tuition prices spiraling out of control, most families heavily consider “sticker price” when comparing prospective schools. However, Paul Tough of the New York Times Magazine reports that 89% of students at private four-year colleges receive some form of...
Summer Test Prep
“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” Who would have known amidst his journey to becoming one of the most gifted writers in the English language, Shakespeare would have known how to approach standardized test prep! We have fun with our literary references, but...