When admission letters came in last spring, there was more head-scratching than usual among counselors and families. Much of the discussion revolved around how unpredictable things seemed, especially when it…
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Step 1: Mark your calendar You don’t want to miss it! The main day for the PSAT in 2018 will be October 10, which is a Wednesday. Your school will…
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Your attitude and energy have a big effect on any standardized test! Plan ahead and you’ll arrive at the exam energized, confident, and prepared. The month before the test: Plan…
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Whether you’re just getting started or you need a quick last-minute run-down, check out these grab-and-go guides to the most important elements of the SAT essay. Essay structure Beginning Middle…
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Compass recommends reserving a space in your testing location of choice as soon as you've decided on a test date. Testing spots can go quickly, and it's always preferable to…
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Computers are taking over testing. Such is the fear of those who worry that greater automation will lead to a shift in educational values from individuality to conformity. It's also…
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College Board promises that it has rid the SAT of the dreaded “SAT words,” and so books and flashcards filled with obscure vocabulary are no longer necessary study aides. Champions…
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When you register for the ACT exam, you’ll be asked to provide much more information than just your name and address. You'll also be asked to fill out details on…
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Both the SAT and ACT once asked students to write a straightforward persuasive essay. Now, these tests have new essay requirements and prompts that are more complex in that they…
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Wondering how to access your PSAT scores when they're released online?
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