by Megan Dorsey | Sep 24, 2020 | ACT, College Admission, SAT
Most students (and their parents) want “good” scores, but the problem comes in defining exactly what that means. Sure, most people would agree that a 1500 (out of 1600) on the SAT is good, so is a 34 (out of 36) on the ACT. But scores like 1500 and 34 reflect the top...
by Megan Dorsey | Sep 1, 2020 | ACT, SAT
You took the SAT or ACT and instead of four sections, you had five. Why? What happened? You were ready for four timed sections and this extra caught you by surprise. Don’t Panic First, don’t panic. That extra section is a way for the test writers to try out new...
by Megan Dorsey | Aug 12, 2020 | ACT, College Admission, College Applications, SAT
A couple weeks ago I wrote an article advising 2020 juniors on ACT and SAT testing. Thank you to everyone who contacted me and shared the article with your friends, neighbors, and school groups. If you missed it, you can find it [here]. Since then I’ve had a lot...
by Megan Dorsey | Jul 24, 2020 | ACT, PSAT, SAT
I wish I wasn’t writing another article dealing with the COVID-19 impact on school, testing, and college admission. But as the situation continues to develop, we need to adjust and make plans. Today I’m going to focus on testing advice for rising juniors. Seniors are...
by Megan Dorsey | May 22, 2020 | ACT, College Admission, SAT
I’ve received multiple calls, texts, and emails since the University of California announced yesterday that it was phasing out the SAT and ACT. What does this decision mean for students? What do you need to do? watch here: If you didn’t see my earlier video...
by Megan Dorsey | Feb 4, 2020 | Academic Success, ACT, College Admission, SAT
It seems like I’m always the one having to deliver bad news. I meet with clients who often want me to give them “permission” to take a ridiculously light course load or assure them that they can easily gain admission to a highly-selective university. As much as I...
