Why savvier students aren’t skipping the SAT and ACT

My story in Charlotte Five this week explains why savvier students aren’t skipping the SAT and ACT. Top Takeaways: Test optional doesn’t mean don’t send scores. Even at test optional schools, the overwhelming majority of students still submit SAT/ACT scores. There’s a new online, self-paced option called SAT Solved that uses mini videos to explain […]

It’s official. After an 18-month, 1000-hour, 1500+video journey, I am taking my teachings beyond #charlottenc with the launch of SAT Solved, the most comprehensive, online #SAT prep tool available. One-year license is half the price of in-person, six week course. Read more in this Charlotte Inno story via Charlotte Business Journal. Please share with friends […]

The faculty senate of the University of California system, which represents 10 campuses and over 280,000 students, recently voted unanimously 51-0 to keep the SAT and ACT, based on a university-wide study that showed conclusively how standardized testing actually helps underprivileged students. Last week, however, the UC Board of Regents brazenly rejected the recommendation of […]

Published April 28, 2020 Updated January 21, 2021 “I hear that colleges and universities are dropping the SAT and ACT this fall because of all the COVID-19 test cancelations. Does this mean that my child should skip the SAT/ACT?” I’ve been getting this question a lot lately from concerned parents who don’t want to burden [...]