Tag Archive for: for the SAT

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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What do you do when you get your PSAT scores back?

If you're a sophomore or freshman, you're going to use the scores very differently than if you're a junior. For Juniors, the PSAT score is a fantastic way to look at exactly what you need to work on before that test. For sophomores, it's going to tell you exactly what to work on before you take the test as juniors.

Should you take the SAT or the ACT?

"Should I take the SAT or ACT?" It's by far the most frequent question we get asked. That makes sense. It's also the most important question to answer. Before the SAT changed in 2016, the logic was to take each test once, see which one…

What happened with the June 2018 SAT?

If you have a Junior or Senior in your house who took the June 2018 SAT, you might have had to deal with some tears on the morning of July 11th. If you've been investing time and money into test prep, you might have felt a little frustrated…
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SAT & ACT Prep can have a huge ROI

Most schools' scholarships are tied to a combination of test scores and class rank or GPA, and the relationship is inversely proportional. GPA continues to be the most important factor in your application, so the higher your GPA the more you can qualify for and the lower your test score has to be to qualify.