Anyone who has taken a big test, and most of us have, knows that there can be a lot of emotional and mental highs and lows involved throughout the process. Preparing for, taking, and recuperating from a challenging test can …
Ah yes, the home stretch, the light at the end of the tunnel, the finish line: it’s getting to be that time of year when the end comes into view. With the buds and the dandelions comes an itch to …
Across much of America, spring means testing season. Students, parents, and even teachers tend to lament the season’s arrival. Standardized assessments remain controversial and polarizing. Most students will face them in one form or another in the latter half of …
As you know by now, things are changing in standardized test land. Along with major content changes to the SAT come revisions to both the SAT and the ACT essays. The information in this post is intended to give you …
Ah, the holidays: family, food, fun, parties, presents, decorations and…standardized tests, exams, and homework, of course! Hold on to your Santa hat, because this year, more students than ever before will be taking the ACT on February 6, 2016, and …
When things move quickly, it can be difficult to make decisions. During tests, we often feel we are being rushed, forced to just pick something without really thinking it through. For some of us, it’s a comfort to be able …
What’s the strategy for this test? What are the shortcuts? What’s the easiest way to take this test? How can I go up a million points in the next two weeks? In a decade of working with students preparing for …
You’ve probably already heard that the SAT is changing and you may have many questions about what those changes are. Let us inform you of what’s happening! The College Board has created a new SAT that will take effect in March …