Category: Standardized tests
The Scoop on SATs, ACTs, and Test-Optional
The SATs and ACTs have been around for longer than you might think, and began for reasons you may not have known. Now, more and ... Read More
Opinion: Standardized Tests Will Still Matter
This post is going to disappoint a fair number of people, but it's a hard truth that merits being said. I've spend the past ... Read More
College Prep and Motivating Teenagers – Like Mixing Oil & Water?
As most parents know, trying to motivate a teenager to do something they don't want to do can feel like banging your head against a wall. ... Read More
Admissions Policies at Test-Optional Colleges
Bowdoin College was the first college to go test optional in 1969. Though a bold move at the time, many other colleges did not follow ... Read More
What’s the Difference Between ACT vs. SAT: An Expert Offers His Opinion
It makes sense that there would be no need for two separate standardized tests if both were identical. So, it's safe to assume that there ... Read More
ACT Test Tips From An Expert
At one time, the differences between the ACT and the SAT were more defined, however, those major differences, according to Melissa Hendrix, Expert ... Read More
Overcoming Test Anxiety: Tips From a Test Prep Pro
When it comes to test-taking, it is completely normal to experience a few butterflies in your stomach when you're in pre-test mode. In fact, ... Read More
How to Plan Your Studying: SAT and ACT Test Prep Calendar
A good study plan is crucial for passing the SAT or ACT. To plan well, it's good to know the SAT and ACT test dates. ... Read More
5 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing for the ACT
Higher ACT scores help your student not only get into more selective schools, but they can also help them receive more merit scholarships to ... Read More
Which Hurts Your Chances More: Low Grades or Low Test Scores?
Who is in the tougher situation when it comes to getting into college: the student whose high school GPA is lower than ideal or the ... Read More