If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for a quick-fix, so let’s cut to the chase…
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When it comes to standardized tests, the truth is often riddled with inaccuracies. To avoid confusion, let’s separate fact from fiction and dispel some common myths about the ACT and SAT.
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Although the SAT essay is optional, there is a general consensus that most “optional” parts of college applications are actually “required” if a student wants to maximize his or her chances of acceptance. But do colleges really care about the essay?
Read MoreWith all the pressure from family and peers swirling around, it’s common to stress about SAT scores and getting into college. Plus, admissions is getting more and more competitive each year, so you may be wondering, can you get into a good school these days with less than a 1500 on the SAT?
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As with any academic exercise, the name of the SAT Essay game is preparation. To prepare for the essay, practice developing a plan of attack that you can replicate no matter the passage.
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The main purpose of the SAT is to provide a fair, “standardized” means of evaluating students, offsetting any inherent variations among various high school class difficulty levels and teacher grading styles…
Read MoreIn regard to level of difficulty, the tests are nearly identical, with one caveat: the SAT is longer and forces students to move a bit more quickly in the math sections. However, there are some key differences between the PSAT and SAT that all high school students should be aware of.
Read MoreIf you are a student or the parent of a student who took the SAT on August 25, 2018, you have probably heard about the concerns regarding security breaches and the questionable integrity of this particular administration of the test.
Read MoreSometimes being a student can feel a little more like being an audience member in a show you’d probably rather get a refund for, except that you can’t because you’re mandated by law (and probably your parents) to be in class five days a week where you are expected to pay attention, complete assignments, and pass tests. It sure can feel like you don’t have a lot of freedom. But actually, you do.
Read MoreThe first passage on both the ACT and the SAT Reading tests is the fiction/literature passage. For some students, the fiction passage is the most interesting one on the test because it offers a change of pace from the others, which tend to be fact-based and straightforward. However, when teaching these passages, I often hear collective groans from my students because many of them fail to grasp what actually happens within these stories. To reduce confusion, here are some suggestions on how to approach fiction and literature passages on the ACT and SAT:
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