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Helping Students Who Haven’t Hit Their Target ACT® Score Goal (Yet!)

Have a client struggling with ACT® scores? Find out how just three vital steps can guide your students toward smarter test-prep strategies to unlock their full potential and achieve their desired scores.

Matt McCorkleFebruary 11, 2025ACT®, ACT® Scores, ACT® Practice Tests, Official ACT® Practice Tests, ACT® Prep, Test Prep for the ACT®, ACT® Score Improvement, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Test-Prep Support, score improvement, Test-Prep Strategies, ACT® Strategies

More Than Just a Score: The Unsung Benefits of Standardized Testing

Explore the vital role of standardized testing in education. Understand how these assessments contribute to life skills, systemic enhancements, and equitable learning opportunities.

Matt McCorkleDecember 23, 2024Tutoring, Test Prep, Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT, ACT® & SAT®, Benefits of Standardized Testing, Test Scores, score improvement, Academic Skills, Soft Skills, Study Skills, Academic Performance, Academic Growth, Academic Goals, Academic Progress, Academic Values, Higher Education, Equity

6 Crucial Strategies for Improving Your Digital SAT® Math Score

Equip your students for SAT® Math success with personalized guidance. Explore six key strategies to improve scores and differentiate your tutoring services effectively.

Increase Your Students' SAT® and ACT® Scores with Effective Test Day Tips

Help your students ace the SAT® and ACT® exams with our essential test day tips.

The Significant Relationship Between Standardized State Tests and the SAT®

Uncover the connection between state assessments and SAT® scores. and the correlation between strong educational performance and higher test results. Learn how these standardized measures serve specific purposes in evaluating students’ academic abilities.

Matt McCorkleMay 7, 2024State Assessments, SAT® Scores, Test Scores, score improvement, Test Prep, SAT prep, SAT®, SAT® Prep

New Digital SAT® Insights: Comparing Scores and Strategies

Gain insights into the new digital SAT® experience and compare test scores. Find out which strategies worked well and which ones need improvement for better results.

How to Determine What Makes a "Good" ACT® and SAT® Score

Learn how to determine what constitutes a "good" ACT® and SAT® score. Understand the importance of individualized goals and the impact of test scores on college admissions.

Matt McCorkleOctober 9, 2023Target Score, Test Scores, SAT® Scores, ACT® Scores, score improvement

Tips on How to Help Students Make Their Provisional Admissions Permanent

What do provisional admissions mean, and what can students do to make their provisional admission permanent?

Matt McCorkleJune 29, 2022College Applications, Test Prep, Test Prep Advice, Test Prep Tips, score improvement, College Admissions

What to Do After Test Day: A Plan for Students and Tutors

When test day is over, there are still a number of important steps for both students and test-prep professionals to take.

Matt McCorkleJanuary 26, 2022Test Day Checklist, Test Prep Advice, Tutoring Advice, score improvement

Why Even One Point Matters on the ACT®

A perfect score on the ACT® is a 36, however, the current average composite ACT® score is a 20.7. What that means is that any score above a 21 is regarded as a great score. So, then, what’s 1 more point in the grand scheme of things?

Matt McCorkleSeptember 28, 2021ACT, score improvement, Tutoring Advice, ACT tutoring

Avoid the Flu, Save the Planet, and Raise Test Scores by Harnessing the Power of the Butterfly Effect

Changing your thinking: a seemingly insignificant change that can make a significant difference.

Matt McCorkleFebruary 6, 2018score improvement, Test-Prep Advice, Tutoring Advice

Maximize SAT® Score Improvements by Tapering Your Tutoring

Preparing for a standardized test is a lot like preparing for a marathon!

Matt McCorkleOctober 17, 2017SAT®, SAT® Prep, ACT®, ACT® Prep, SAT® versus ACT®, Free Tools for Tutors, SAT® Scores, ACT® Scores, score improvement, Test Score Reports, Test Scores

Dear ACT®, Thanks for Running up My Phone Bill.

Lately, I've been getting the same question over and over: “What's going on with the essay scoring on new ACT® score reports?!”

Free Resource for Tutors: SAT® Proctor Instructions

November is a great time to find prospective clients for the upcoming January SAT®! How to Generate & Convert Leads by Hosting Free Practice SAT ® Tests, contains valuable insights to help you finish strong in 2016 and get off to a great start in 2017!