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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...

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....

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,...

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....

When Should We Start Test Prep?

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 4, 2012.

My son is in the 10th grade and my daughter is in the 9th grade. When should we begin preparing for the SAT? We want to start test prep early. Some preparation is long-term and is more an...

Pros & Cons of Various Test Prep Methods

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 30, 2012.

What are the pros, cons, and costs of various SAT and ACT prep methods? Obviously the big advantage to test prep is improved scores, but no method of preparation is magic. In fact, it...

SAT: Testing and Teen Anxiety

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 23, 2012.

By Joel S Goldman All tests are stressful. But, the SAT is in a league of its own when it comes to inducing anxiety. So much rides on the student’s performance. He or she has prepared...

Starting SAT Preparation Early

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 2, 2012.

My son is in the 10th grade and my daughter is in the 9th grade. When should we begin preparing for the SAT? Some SAT preparation is long-term and is more an acquisition of basic skills – reading,...

Do You Need Extra Time On The SAT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 25, 2012.

My son has special needs. What should we do about him taking the SAT? What accommodations can or should he have? The answer depends in part on the type of special needs your son has. Learning...

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