Tag: ACT

SAT and ACT Prep: Your Guide to the Best Free Resources

SAT and ACT Prep: Your Guide to the Best Free Resources

November 9, 2022

SAT and ACT prep doesn’t have to be expensive; in fact, many of the best resources are free. Below, I’ve…

When Planning for College Avoid These Seven Pitfalls

When Planning for College Avoid These Seven Pitfalls

June 3, 2020

As a psychologist, I see many teens immersed in the college planning process. Unfortunately, the sequence of events that unfolds…

College Prep and Motivating Teenagers – Like Mixing Oil & Water?

College Prep and Motivating Teenagers – Like Mixing Oil & Water?

June 2, 2020

As most parents know, trying to motivate a teenager to do something they don’t want to do can feel like…

The Difference Between SAT and ACT

The Difference Between SAT and ACT

January 23, 2020

One of the questions parents frequently ask is whether students should take the SAT or ACT. I always respond that…

How I Bypassed a Dream College and Graduated Debt Free

How I Bypassed a Dream College and Graduated Debt Free

October 27, 2019

In 2006, I was accepted to my dream school, New York University. When I saw the financial aid package, I…

How to Plan Your Studying: SAT and ACT Test Prep Calendar

How to Plan Your Studying: SAT and ACT Test Prep Calendar

September 1, 2019

A good study plan is crucial for passing the SAT or ACT. To plan well, it’s good to know the…

Junior Year in High School: College Planning Guide

Junior Year in High School: College Planning Guide

August 1, 2019

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5 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing for the ACT

5 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing for the ACT

August 1, 2019

Higher ACT scores help your student not only get into more selective schools, but they can also help them receive…

Which Hurts Your Chances More: Low Grades or Low Test Scores?

Which Hurts Your Chances More: Low Grades or Low Test Scores?

August 1, 2019

Who is in the tougher situation when it comes to getting into college: the student whose high school GPA is…

Preparing for the ACT, SAT Math Sections: Advice From an Expert

Preparing for the ACT, SAT Math Sections: Advice From an Expert

March 28, 2018

There are lots of ways to prepare for the ACT and SAT: private tutoring, classes, online videos, and books, but…

Recent Changes to the ACT/SAT: What Students Need to Know

Recent Changes to the ACT/SAT: What Students Need to Know

August 1, 2016

  There have been quite a few changes in the world of testing lately, all involving the SAT and ACT….