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Are colleges really dropping the ACT & SAT? How will this affect current juniors?

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 2, 2020.

What schools were evaluating before How removing SAT / ACT requirements will change admissions Which students benefit the most AND Which students would be better served by...

When to Use Who / Whom — Quick ACT / SAT Tip

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 3, 2019.

I’ve got an easy way to tell the difference. This short video will explain (while showing you how our video Q&A works.) I’ve had a lot of people ask how the live Q&A...

Test Prep Is Different From Learning in School

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 1, 2019.

Shouldn’t students know this stuff? I get a lot of questions from parents who think that the math, reading, and grammar students learn in school should be sufficient to earn solid scores on...

Focusing on the Wrong Goals: Truths & Misconceptions in College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 27, 2019.

FALSE: GPA / class rank is THE most important factor. True: a student’s transcript is the most important factor, but the transcript is much more than a simple GPA or rank. Transcripts show grades...

Is This Fall the Right Time to Take the SAT / ACT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 13, 2019.

Now is the right time for rising juniors and their families to start thinking about the SAT and ACT. While it is the perfect time to plan, fall may not be the right time for some students to take...

Grade by grade what high school students need to do this summer to prepare for college admissions

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 8, 2019.

College Planning Time Summer is also the time to do some essential college planning. Of course, rising seniors have the most to do. The college admissions timetable is much earlier than when I...

Should I Retake the SAT or ACT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 12, 2019.

First, it might help to understand that nationwide most students take their test of choice 2 to 3 times. It is possible, but less common, for students to feel satisfied with their first attempt...

Watch Out for Fake Practice Tests for the SAT & ACT

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 18, 2019.

What advertisements to watch out for so you don’t get bamboozled by fake practice tests Legitimate methods for taking practice tests Creative ways to get your teen to take “kitchen...

How to Choose the Right Calculator for High School

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 7, 2018.

The Short Answer While it is essential to have a working calculator for the SAT or ACT, it is not necessary to buy an expensive graphing model for these exams. Working knowledge of the calculator is...

Testing Accommodations for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, or AP exams

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 7, 2018.

Sometimes I don’t want to watch an entire video, so for those of you who want a quick summary, here are some of my notes. I’m going to explain who gets extended time & why what...

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