Entries by Shane

The problem with student debt

It’s a tough conversation, but there are likely other, better options. At first it probably seems unfair. The student did all the right things. Isn’t the reward supposed to be going to the school of their dreams?

When they graduate with $75,000 of student debt, the dream becomes a nightmare.

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Your PSAT scores are back. Now what?

The PSAT is a chance to see how students are doing compared to the actual SAT. Students get a score on a test similar to the one they’ll take for record that they can use to compare to the scores they will need.

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5 steps to creating your test prep plan

While it might be difficult to come up with the exact plan for everyone, I have been able to develop a plan that works for most students. It also gives them a framework to build their own plan around.

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Making a test prep plan

You need to allow yourself 6-9 weeks ahead of a test date to do focused preparation, whatever that’s going to look like for you.

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Picking the right test dates

You don’t have to take every test until you get the score you’re looking for. With a little planning, you can cut the tests down to 2, and maybe even just 1.

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How to figure out which test is right for you

The old wisdom used to be that you should register to take each test once then compare your scores on focus on that test. In some ways, the old wisdom still works except now you don’t have to wait until an official test date.

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