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As most of you know, the new Digital SAT has arrived. Starting with the March 9, 2024 test date, all SATs will be given via computer in official testing centers, making the Paper SAT a thing of the past. To put it simply, the new Digital SAT is a much shorter and more user-friendly […]
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 […]
In general, there are two mental traps you can fall into with the SAT and ACT. One is to think too much and the other is to think too little. I call these “Overthinking” and “Underthinking.” One major cause of both problems is ANXIETY. When anxiety arises, some students find their brains spinning out of […]
Like the SAT, the ACT test is accepted at all colleges across the country and is an important component in your college admissions process. However, the ACT is considered to be more straightforward and content-based than the SAT. The ACT test has four multiple-choice sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, and an optional essay section – […]
It’s a common question – Is it really okay to guess on the SAT? The good news is the SAT test is about reasoning and logic, not memorization and regurgitation. It contains many strategic questions that you can answer regardless of your academic background, although knowledge of certain concepts and skills is essential. One part […]
You’ve studied and practiced. You’ve practiced and studied. Now it’s the day before SAT test day. Your mind should start moving away from practicing and studying into preparing for test day. Part of that preparation is what to lug with you to the test center. So grab your book bag and take note of these tips. What […]
As you already know, the SAT is not your average high school test. Never have you been so prepped and prepared to the point of exhaustion for a test. The hard part is over and now it’s time to take the test. But what should you do before you take the SAT? The following tips will […]