Test-Optional for All Students: All applicants have the choice of submitting standardized test scores. No one is required to submit scores, but they can if they wish. Test-Optional for Some Students: Some specific academic programs or applicants (like homeschooled students or international students) may still be required to submit test scores. Test-Flexible: SAT or ACT Read More
The SAT and ACT have long been considered crucial parts of the college application process. But when the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult to safely administer the tests, many colleges adopted test-optional admission policies, waiving their standardized testing requirements. Today – nearly three years since the pandemic struck – many colleges are still test optional. Read More
Misconceptions about the ACT Science Section As a professional tutor, I spend a lot of time helping students maximize their scores on the Science Section of the ACT. As I tell my students, one of the things you need to do is make sure you have a strong background of science facts from your middle Read More
Many of your students will be taking the digital version of the SAT at some point so it’s a good idea to start building their vocabulary! I’ve been collaborating with a few other tutors in the National Test Prep Association to scour through the 4 practice tests that have been released and compile a list Read More
Going to college is an exciting opportunity, but the application process, especially the testing, can be stressful. Planning ahead for the SAT and ACT will help your students minimize the stress and maximize their test scores. These tips for each year of high school will help your students set themselves up for success. Tips by Read More
Do you know the differences between the SAT and ACT and whether students should take both or not take the tests this year given the test optional trend? A free class will be offered on May 15th at 5:30-7:30 PM Eastern Time. The class is intended for parents, students and educators. In this class you Read More
By the time students in US public schools graduate from high school, they will have taken an average of about 112 standardized tests since kindergarten (Washington Post). On top of that, students are taking quizzes and tests in each of their other classes, not to mention AP tests and the all important ACT and SAT. Read More
Here are 10 great tips from C2 Education that your students can use to get better scores on these tests: 1. Start with a Practice Test: Any test prep plan should start with a practice SAT or practice ACT. Before your students can set a goal, they need to figure out where they are currently Read More
The proximate cause of our expression of exasperation with the College Board is the incongruous scoring results of its 2019 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), which was administered last October. and the “Again” part of the title to this blog is a little complicated, so bear with us while we explain. Both the SAT and Read More
Results from the October PSAT have been released. Your PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) scores are ready online, you should have received an email with instructions on creating your College Board account, going to your online score report, and using your access code to view your scores. The PSAT score report is full of helpful Read More
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