The SAT radically changed starting in the spring of 2016. Many have cited this as a response to the growing use of the ACT by colleges and students in college applications. The ACT has previously seen lower numbers of test-takers, but recent years have proved otherwise. As the ACT is...
There are a lot of practice tests for the ACT and SAT out there (albeit fewer for the new SAT), but it’s important to know how to use them.
You’ve studied all you can. You’ve read all you can. You know your SAT strategies and now it’s time to write! The night before you do all the right things: eat a nutritious dinner, pack your bag, and get at least 8 hours of sleep. In your bag you make sure...
Many students want the answer to these questions, and although there are certain numbers that will definitely impress every time, the answer depends on where you are applying.
As you might already know, if you are planning to write the SAT after February 2016, you’ll be looking at a brand-new test. The new SAT has been designed to focus more on applicable knowledge. The College Board (the creators of the SAT) states that the new SAT will test students...
Preparing for and writing the SAT can be extremely stressful and anxiety inducing- but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve compiled a list of our top tips for managing test-related anxiety. We hope you find them helpful!
How will the new SAT format affect your preparation? The College Board (the company behind the SAT) has been very explicit in sharing that one of the intents of the new design will be to create “productive preparation,” that “rewards real high school work.” Work done in high school is meant to...
The SAT, often seen as the end all and be all of standardized college entrance exams, is shaking things up. The College Board (the company behind the SAT) announced a new design to the SAT that will radically change the test starting in the spring of 2016.
Reading the classics is a great form of SSAT prep. It allows you to brush up on vocabulary that you might find on the test. While reading, we recommend making a graphic organizer with three columns. In the first column, write the new vocabulary word you find, in the second...
You have chosen the date to have your child write the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) and now it is time to prepare. However, the choices for preparation are vast. Methods range from buying a prep book and working through it with your child, to group classes taught by professional...
So, you’ve gone to the open houses, gathered your short list of private schools, and registered your child for the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test). Your child is excited and somewhat nervous as he begins the admissions process. I don’t blame him for the anxiety. The thought of a 3...
Over my last twenty years of practice, I have witnessed a dramatic increase in the number of students writing the SSAT. When I first began my private teaching practice, I might have received one or two calls a year from parents whose children were preparing for the test. Now, most new...