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Standardized Test Prep Blogs
The Real Reason Why Colleges Hate Standardized Tests
A recent, oft addressed and well-documented push against the SAT and other standardized tests (for the purposes of...
The Proctor Nightmare
Sign this petition to urge standardization of SAT/ACT proctor and test site. Imagine it’s the morning of test day....
A Test Prep Plan for Juniors
Now that you’ve got your Halloween costume taken care of, it’s time to start thinking about standardized test prep.
Test Prep Before School Starts
Summer is thought of by parents, students, and teachers alike as a time for rest and relaxation, free from the stresses and commitments of the academic year. However, for students entering the junior year of high school, it is also a window of opportunity to begin SAT and ACT test prep.
ACT vs. SAT: Which Test Should You Take?
The truth is, colleges don’t prefer one test over the other. Both the ACT and SAT are similar in terms of content but differ in pacing and style. So, it’s important to pick the one that puts your best foot forward – and focus only on that one.
Why The New August SAT Test Date Is Awesome
The new August SAT date is awesome news for some students. Not only does it give students the opportunity to fully commit to prepping over the summer, but it also offers relief to a number of students in specific situations.
Secret Weapon for Dramatically Improving SAT or ACT Scores
To see a significant change in your SAT or ACT score, you need to fundamentally change your abilities in critical thinking and reading, not just learn memorization techniques and test shortcuts.
I’m not happy with my SAT score!
With junior year creeping to a close, those who aren’t happy with their scores face a challenging array of questions: Should I jump ship on the SAT and try my hand at the ACT (or vice versa)? Should I sign up for a class? Seek out a private tutor? Switch tutors? Give up?
Who should take (and prep for) SAT Subject Tests?
Subject Tests represent another differentiating factor in college admissions evaluation.
How the New SAT Tests Intelligence (and What it Means for Your High School Student)
You might want to consider a different way to prep.
An Exercise in Critical Reading: Why the College Board will Make Changes to the SAT in 2016
Please read the following post carefully, as you would an SAT passage. Critical reading questions — consistent with those found on the current SAT — will follow! In his speech March 5 announcing an overhaul of the current SAT, College Board President David Coleman...