PSAT – Page 4 – College Prep Results

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...

Is the ACT easier than the SAT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 16, 2012.

Which test is easier the SAT or ACT? The best way to find out is to take both. If you don’t have scores from both tests to compare, here are my top 5 factors for deciding between the SAT and...

Is Your PSAT Score “Good”?

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 17, 2012.

Your past performance. The colleges and universities you want to attend. A student who is a great test taker will expect higher results than the student who has always struggled with...

How To Use PSAT Scores

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 15, 2012.

Juniors Your PSAT scores will not be sent to colleges or used for admissions purposes, so use your scores to identify strengths and weaknesses prior to taking the SAT this spring. Sophomores You...

SAT Math Tips

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 30, 2012.

Got any advice to help with the math section of the SAT? First, keep in mind the SAT tests basic math, algebra, and geometry. Students do NOT need pre-cal., trig, or calculus on the SAT. ...

Cold Turkey (not a leftovers joke)

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 14, 2011.

“We are thinking of having our son take the SAT for the first time in January. He is a junior and we thought he should go into the test cold to see how he does. What do you think?” While I know...

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