You’ve studied, done test prep in the form of a practice test or two, and maybe you even got some tutoring services as you watched that test date creep ever closer. Finally, test day arrived and went. Now the only thing to do is wait for your score. It can be a nerve-wracking experience waiting...Read More
Here’s a list of materials that you’ll want to be sure you have prepared the night before so you don’t have to scramble for them in the morning: Printed copy of your registration ticket Acceptable photo ID Two No. 2 pencils An eraser A pencil sharpener A calculator A wristwatch (to monitor how much time you have...Read More
Both the ACT and SAT are standardized tests which students study and prepare for in order to score well and attend a university of their choosing. Even if it’s not their first, second, or third choice, odds are they will still have options if they have taken the time to prepare. In the standard list of...Read More
We’re happy to introduce a new program for 2015: our one-day ACT Workshop. This is a great chance to get proven strategies for success on the ACT, whether it’s your first time taking it or if you’re looking to improve your score. Learn more and sign up below!Read More
The results for the January SAT and the February ACT should be in your inboxes by now, and for many juniors this was the first time taking these big tests. Not surprisingly, many feel the scores were below expectations. So…now what? Lower than expected scores result from three general sources: lack of preparation, test anxiety...Read More
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive involves the timing of the taking of the SAT and ACT. Should I take it as early as possible or wait until the end of junior year? Should I take it often or as little as possible? What do colleges think? Juniors take the PSAT in...Read More
A common question we receive from prospective clients concerns the different types of providers of test prep. Basically, they ask what makes one different than another, and is the only bottom line factor cost? Test prep for SAT and ACT takes various forms. The most common involves a set of classes, some set in small...Read More
In today’s New York Times, a feature story announced that the private school association in New York City intends to remove the ERB (similar to the SSAT or ISEE) as an entrance requirement. The move away from testing as part of the application process is not necessarily new — various critics have suggested that one such...Read More
