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Key Standardized Tests You May Need This Spring

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 13, 2017.

Now is a good time to plan all standardized testing for the remainder of the school year. Most families with juniors know it is time to take (or retake) either the SAT or ACT. But there...

The Good and Bad of the PSAT for the Average Test Taker

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 13, 2016.

(If you missed the article on the PSAT for National Merit Scholarships, you can find it here.) Most students will take the PSAT this October with no expectation of earning National Merit recognition...

Frequently Asked Questions about the PSAT and National Merit Scholarships

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 20, 2016.

Every October, high school students across the country take the PSAT to practice for the SAT, which they will take their junior. What many students and parents don’t know is that the PSAT also...

Plan Your High School Testing Calendar Now

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 26, 2016.

When should my daughter take the SAT? Do we need to take the PSAT this year? Are you sure juniors are ready take the ACT in the fall? These questions and more fill my inbox this time each year....

How to Use 2015 PSAT Results for College Planning & Test Prep

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 29, 2016.

2015 PSAT Questions Answered

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 13, 2015.

Tomorrow is the PSAT for most students around the country. In my area that means 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be testing and seniors are given a late start day (the perfect time to work...

When Should We Begin ACT / SAT Prep?

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 26, 2015.

“When Should We Begin ACT / SAT Prep?” This is a common question at the start of every school year as families plan ahead. As parents we want to avoid last minute panic and do things right,...

New SAT Vocabulary: Words Still Matter

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 23, 2015.

The College Board recently released questions for the upcoming test change in spring of 2016. Today I’m going to focus on the changes to SAT reading, particularly the issue of SAT vocabulary. College...

PSAT: Strategic Stepping-Stone to the SAT and College Scholarships

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 30, 2014.

In high schools across the country, freshman, sophomores, and juniors will be taking the PSAT test in the middle of October. Many have no idea how important this test is for their college prospects....

PSAT Review & National Merit Scholarship Information

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 15, 2012.

1. PSAT and National Merit Scholarships The only time the PSAT is more than a practice test is when students are attempting to qualify for National Merit scholarships. Junior year is the only...

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