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3 Surprising Reasons Rising Juniors Should Prepare Over The Summer
When it comes to ACT & SAT testing, the biggest mistake rising juniors make is waiting too long to come up with a college admissions testing plan. Here are 3 reasons rising juniors should prepare over the summer for the SAT/ACT.
Parent Q&A: How can my son improve his ACT score?
You know that improving your ACT score is a powerful way to increase your chances of admission to college and improve your odds of finding more merit aid and scholarship opportunities too. Given the stakes, it makes sense that preparing with someone who knows the ins and outs of getting a good ACT score is […]
Do You Have To Take The SAT?
Tests required policies are clear but what about test optional colleges? Do you have to take the SAT? Can you *really* opt out?
Parent Q&A | We’re short on time! How can we get ready fast?
7 steps you can take to prepare fast for the ACT or SAT and feel as calm and confident as the kids who started preparing months ago.
What Is A Good ACT Score?
ACT scores are an important part of a student’s college application. While they are not the sole determinant of admission, one of their important functions is to verify that a student has actually acquired the knowledge that has helped them earn their grades in school.Counterintuitively, test scores hold considerable importance even at test optional colleges.With […]
Parent Q&A: How can I prepare my junior for spring ACT and SAT testing?
It’s no surprise that taking the ACT or SAT can be an incredibly stressful experience for a student. But planning and preparing for these exams can also be stressful for families because the time and cost involved can be astronomical if you aren’t strategic about your approach. But, if you gather the facts, form a […]
3 Tips to Help Freshmen and Sophomores Prepare for the ACT and SAT
I originally wrote this article as a guest post for CollegeRaptor.com. Every fall I’m approached by a few eager students who are interested in test prep well before junior year. Middle school students, freshmen, and sophomores are often anxious over what’s coming down the road and want to get a jump on the work ahead. […]