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Think of ACT / SAT Scores Like Another Class Rank

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 19, 2017.

Avoid Score Generalizations Most parents and students (and even high school educators) fall back on gross generalizations rather than trying to fully understand the role of ACT and SAT scores....

How to Plan for Junior Year Tests (PSAT, ACT & SAT)

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 31, 2017.

Hi Megan, Your newsletter is helpful as always! I had questions about your test prep schedule. I know we’re still finishing up this year but should my daughter plan to start the August...

How Do Colleges View Multiple Attempts at the ACT/SAT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 7, 2017.

Standardized tests can be a key factor in college admission and scholarship awards. As a result, students often take the SAT or ACT more than once, attempting to earn the highest scores possible....

Free Tool to Help Decide if Your ACT / SAT Scores Are Good Enough

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 3, 2017.

“Are my ACT (or SAT) scores good enough?” This is a popular question that follows many high school juniors and their families. Along with other questions: Should I retake the test?...

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...

When Is Another SAT or ACT Unnecessary?

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 8, 2016.

Earlier this week I got an email from a friend asking what her senior son needed to do about the ACT. He was scheduled to take the exam this Saturday, which also happens to be homecoming. (No thanks...

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....

ACT or SAT: Which Test Is Better?

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 11, 2016.

I’m finalizing my ACT and SAT prep schedule for the coming school year and have debated a question that troubles families of juniors each year. ACT or SAT: which test is better? Of course, I’m...

Do You Need to Take the SAT for College?

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 17, 2016.

My son has taken the ACT and we are pleased with his score. Does he need to take the SAT? I’m hearing a lot of parents say kids need both and that seems to be the advice from his school....

Do You Need Extra Time on the ACT / SAT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 26, 2016.

In the past year almost half of my private tutoring clients have come to me needing extra time on the ACT. Unfortunately, only a few of them knew their learning differences could qualify them for...

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