Today I’m exposing a dirty secret in the test prep industry. Those free or low cost practice tests you see advertised are not good practice; they are sales tools.
Last week I told you taking the...
I’m a big fan of practice when it comes to standardized tests, but not all practice is beneficial. In fact, there are times when a “practice” test can hurt you.
Good Practice
I’ll start with the positive....
Even with the upcoming changes to the SAT, the answer to “when should I take the ACT / SAT” remains the same: sometime during junior year. Here’s why.
Complete Testing As A...
“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,...
In today’s college admissions timeline, it is a mistake to leave the SAT or ACT until the fall of a student’s senior year.
What? I thought senior year was when most students took those tests?...
Clearly it is too late to do an in-depth study for this weekend’s ACT, but there are things all students can do in the next couple days to help improve their performance (and scores) on Saturday’s...
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The ACT is this weekend and I’ve been making sure my private ACT tutoring clients have calculators that meet testing regulations. Although I’ve reminded them...
I’ve decided to register for a couple 5K races this fall which means I need to start running if I plan to cross the finish line. After my shoulder surgery, this is truly a couch to 5K training...
“I heard that if you took the SAT in March it is harder.”
“My neighbor said the ACT is the best test for students with ADHD.”
“If you have your son start taking the...
Difference Between SAT & ACT
I’ve worked in the field of test preparation for 18 years and people are always asking: What is the difference between the SAT and the ACT? Substantively,...