The ACT’s® paired passages section, which is composed of two fairly short texts, can overwhelm students who are unprepared.
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Strong test-prep tutors will be able to leverage PSAT® score reports to ensure that test-prep time and focus are allocated correctly.
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The movement to end legacy college admissions is gaining steam. You should be hoping it succeeds.
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It is no wonder that many students find the SAT® Reading section to be the most challenging aspect of the test, which is why it is crucial to unpack each of the three types of passages for your students and offer advice on how to best prepare for each of them.
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Test-prep tutors need to be deliberate in both sharing what tech tools are available to test takers as well as how they fit into proven test-taking strategies.
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It turns out that the website infrastructure wasn’t the only thing that collapsed. July’s registration rush proves that many of the myths of the “Test-Optional” era are falling apart, as well.
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Given the likelihood of ongoing testing disruptions and/or limited testing availability due to COVID-19, it may make more sense to develop a two-test strategy.
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Sure, students will still have GPAs that include spring 2020, but what will they mean?
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For students applying to college this year (and for the near future), coronavirus will certainly have its effect on the application process.
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College Board announced that they would offer a computerized version of the fall SAT® that could be taken from the comfort and safety of students’ homes. Last week, this announcement was walked back. So, what now?
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The University of California Board of Regents have recently approved a plan which many are touting as the death knell of college admissions tests.
It’s not.
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Not only do students need distraction-free studying experiences, they also need distraction free studying environments.
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There’s a certain excitement that starts to churn as we get closer to some well-deserved time off. That said, successful test prep can’t take time off. Growth requires sustained effort and attention—especially when it comes to prepping for the SAT® and ACT®.
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Whether you’re full of holiday cheer or feeling a bit Grinchy, November and December will undoubtedly be busy. Even so, students and tutors need to keep their eyes on the ball when it comes to keeping pace with test-prep goals during the holiday season.
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How many times should a student take the SAT®?
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Part 1: The college essay can be one of the most challenging and stressful steps in applying to college. Effectively supporting your clients through the college essay writing process is an invaluable resource and a major value-add to your business.
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From the earliest attempts to rank students, most reasonable people have viewed standardized testing as something of a necessary evil in college admissions. Has that begun to change?
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The fallout from College Board’s summer blunders may have ripple effects throughout the industry. Is your test-prep business ready to answer questions from parents and students?
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