The Top 7 Reasons You Should Study for the PSAT!
Why-you-should-study-for-the-psat. When you think about standardized tests, your mind probably jumps right to the SAT and the ACT, and perhaps the ISEE if you have a younger student. But there’s another exam that, while it doesn’t directly factor into admissions decisions, is very important for a variety of reasons: the PSAT.
Most Frequently Asked Questions about College Admissions During CoVID-19
Most-frequently-asked-questions-about-college-admissions-during-covid-19. This afternoon I sat down with Dr. Cynthia Colon to discuss ways in which Juniors and Seniors can be using this time wisely. Now that the initial shock is wearing off and many of us are coming up for air, how can we best help Sophomores and Juniors navigate the second semester better?
Important Fall Standardized Testing Dates, Tips, and Tricks (or Treats)
Important-fall-standardized-testing-dates-2019. Fall is finally in the air! Even here in sunny Southern California the night air feels a little crispier and all around the pumpkin spice is flowing. Fall isn’t just about cozy sweaters and spooky decorations. It’s also the time of year when standardized testing season really kicks up.
The ACT vs SAT: What is the Difference?
The-sat-vs-the-act-what-is-the-difference-gzws6. Find out which of these tests is right for your child!
How To Survive Standardized Testing Season
testing-season-advice-for-parents-and-students. Here’s what to do to survive the Standardized Testing Season.
Important Spring Standardized Testing Dates
Important-testing-dates. March is the beginning of the Spring Standardized testing period.
An ACT Success Story: Jake K
An-act-success-story-jake-knight. Jake started with a composite score of 19 on his initial diagnostic. A junior at a competitive private school in the Los Angeles area, he struggled with math fundamentals and he self-identified as “bad at reading”. He also worried that he “was never taught any grammar in school.” Jake was concerned that he would not get into a competitive college with his initial score yet was ambivalent about the ACT Prep process.
Jake decided that he wanted to add in a couple more hours just to see if he could improve his August ACT score. He had climbed so significantly he felt that his initial diagnostic had no bearing on how much his score could lift. By the end of his ACT preparation, he improved his composite score by 9 points and, in his most improved section, he improved an incredible 14 points.
What makes the ACT so Intimidating?
What-makes-act-so-hard. There are myriad of factors that tell why ACT is so important and so intimidating. Many parents today, particularly on the West Coast, are unfamiliar with the ACT exam. For years, the SAT was the most popular and most widely regarded exam, particularly on the East and West Coasts. The ACT was only historically administered in the Mid-West. This has changed. The ACT is now quickly becoming the most widely taken exam. It's gaining a lot of ground. Why?
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