Think of ACT / SAT Scores Like Another Class Rank
April ACT scores were released yesterday. I got a lot of emails and texts from students. Some were thrilled to share the good news; others wanted to make plans to improve when they retake the exam in...
View ArticleIs It Better to Take the ACT or SAT?
In 2017 it doesn’t matter which test you take. Any college that requires standardized test scores for admission will accept either exam– with no preference given to one over the other. Old habits die...
View ArticleHow Much Math Do I Need for the ACT and SAT?
The ACT and SAT are designed for high school juniors. But we know that not all juniors around the world are taking the same math courses. Here’s what students need to know before taking the ACT or SAT....
View ArticleWhen Should I Take the SAT or ACT?
This is one of the college planning questions that has a straightforward answer: take the tests, so that even with re-takes, you are DONE by the end of your junior year. Avoid senior year panic Yes,...
View ArticleMUST Have Items for ACT, SAT & PSAT Prep!
This summer I’m working on posting a couple short videos to the College Prep Results Facebook page each week. I’m sharing tips from my college visits (with my 16 year old!) and answers to common test...
View ArticleSAT and ACT “Extras” That Are Worth Paying For
Should you pay for the SAT Student Response Service (SRS) or Question Answer Service (QAS) or ACT Test Information Release (TIR)? There are a lot of options to add to your cart when registering for the...
View ArticleDoes it hurt to take the SAT / ACT multiple times?
Does it hurt to take the SAT / ACT multiple times? Will colleges question why I took the test for a 4th time? Will it help if colleges see I’m improving my scores by taking the ACT / SAT more? Most...
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Necessary college planning for current sophomores and juniors
Two weeks ago I was speaking with my daughter, a high school junior, and we were talking about college visits. She’s narrowing down her choices somewhat, but there are still a number of potential...
View ArticleTesting Accommodations for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, or AP exams
Recently I presented information on testing accommodations on a Facebook live recording. If you or someone you know has a student who needs or already received extra time or test modifications at...
View ArticleChanges to ACT Extended Time Take Effect with the September 2018 Exam
The ACT is changing the way it offers extended time for testers who have a diagnosed disability. These changes will take place with the September 2018 exam. If you have a student or know someone who...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Right Calculator for High School
Just last week, I had multiple clients ask me which calculators they should purchase for the school year. We were working on preparing for the ACT and SAT in these situations and I know how having the...
View ArticleWatch Out for Fake Practice Tests for the SAT & ACT
Maybe you’ve received a flier for a free practice test offered at the public library or your child’s school. The test is sponsored by a test prep company and seems like a good idea. What you don’t know...
View ArticleShould I Retake the SAT or ACT?
Deciding how many times to take the ACT or SAT is difficult. We all want students to earn scores high enough to fairly reflect their academic abilities and help them gain admission to the colleges on...
View Article2019-2020 ACT and SAT Exam Dates
I know we just started summer break, but now is the time for rising juniors to make testing plans for next school year. The Goal Ideally all juniors will finish taking the ACT / SAT by the end of the...
View ArticleGrade by grade what high school students need to do this summer to prepare...
Ahhh! I love the freedom of summer. I can stay up a little later and don’t need to set my alarm. (I’m up most days before 7:00 anyway!) For many students summer is a much needed break and a time to...
View ArticleIs This Fall the Right Time to Take the SAT / ACT?
Now is the right time for rising juniors and their families to start thinking about the SAT and ACT. While it is the perfect time to plan, fall may not be the right time for some students to take their...
View ArticleFocusing on the Wrong Goals: Truths & Misconceptions in College Admission
I remember playing the game of telephone as a kid. We all sat in a circle and the “message” started with one person and was whispered from one to the next until it had made it around the entire group....
View ArticleIs Duke TIP a Legitimate Program & Should My 7th Grader Take the SAT or ACT...
(Please share this with parents you know who have 7thgraders.) Every fall the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) sends out invitations to high performing 7th graders. Students are invited to...
View ArticleTest Prep Is Different From Learning in School
Shouldn’t students know this stuff? I get a lot of questions from parents who think that the math, reading, and grammar students learn in school should be sufficient to earn solid scores on the SAT /...
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When to Use Who / Whom — Quick ACT / SAT Tip
Do you know when to use “who” and when to use “whom”? I’ve got an easy way to tell the difference. This short video will explain (while showing you how our video Q&A works.) I’ve had a lot of...
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