SAT – Page 8 – College Prep Results

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...

SAT Scores Still Matter For College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 16, 2012.

Recently a friend called me. She was worried. She’d read a news story explaining how colleges were not using the SAT and she thought I might be struggling with my business. I assured...

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...

Top 5 Things To Make College Admission Easier

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 25, 2012.

1. Make Good Grades In Challenging Classes For purposes of college admission A’s are great, B’s are good, C’s are questionable, and D’s and F’s are red flags. Of course, students applying to highly...

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...

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...

Tutoring vs. Academic Coaching

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 14, 2011.

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