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Tag Archives: testing
Making a Master Test Plan
Remember, that while there is so much talk about testing, your standardized test scores are only one piece of your college application. Admissions officers will be interested in your grades, your test scores if submitted, your curriculum, your participation in … Continue reading
College Planning This Summer
Whether you plan to work, volunteer, study or play, take time over the summer break to focus on your college application process. Rising seniors, get a head start on your applications. Work on your essay(s) this summer without the pressures … Continue reading
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Get Ready For Tomorrow’s SAT
A few thoughts if you’re scheduled to take tomorrow’s SAT. To minimize your stress tomorrow morning, it’s a great idea to get organized ahead of time. The last thing you need on test morning is a desperate scramble. These are … Continue reading
Registration Reminder
Remember, today is the registration deadline for the June 5th SAT.
Fire Up Your Summer With Test Prep
Once school is out for summer and your time is freed up from classroom and extracurricular commitments, put together a test prep plan to prepare for the ACT, SAT or SAT IIs, if you’re planning to take one or more. … Continue reading
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Radio Talk Show!
We were so happy to talk with Dr. Liz Holifield of 411 Teen on 88.9 WFSU-FM this past weekend about the college application process. Dr. Liz had many thoughtful questions and we were glad to share the hour with her. … Continue reading
Which Test Is Best?
Among the many criteria used by college admissions to evaluate a candidate are standardized test scores. Once accepted, a college may also use scores to award scholarships, determine placement in college classes, and offer admission to special programs. Junior year … Continue reading
Summer Tips For College Bound Rising Juniors
Rising juniors, next fall will be the start of a busy school year, so here are a few thoughts for how to spend time this summer getting yourself ready: Work on a test prep strategy: Determine which test or tests … Continue reading
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Prep For The Test This Summer
Summer vacation is the perfect time to prepare for the SAT, SAT IIs or ACT. If you’re just beginning your test prep, start by choosing the test that’s best for you. There are differences between the SAT and the ACT, including … Continue reading
ACT Academy
ACT has announced plans to launch ACT Academy. This new program will be a free online tool to help students learn and practice the skills they need to improve their ACT scores. ACT Academy will provide students with a personalized … Continue reading
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