Category: Test Prep

While college entrance exams are stressful for most high school students, the SAT and ACT can be particularly daunting for students with learning disabilities. Fortunately, students who take the proper steps can ensure that they receive all of the proper accommodations on the SAT or ACT. This article will explain to students the steps they […]

Along with the SSAT, the ISEE is one of the most popular tests taken by students applying to private schools. The SSAT and ISEE used to be nearly identical tests. However, in the fall of 2009, the ISEE changed significantly, particularly the Middle Level and Upper Level versions of the ISEE. These changes, which are […]

Standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, ISEE, and HSPT create a great deal of test anxiety for students, and for good reason; these tests often determine a student’s eligibility for certain private schools and colleges. This high-stress testing environment is far from ideal for students trying to perform at their peak. Some students may freeze […]

Now that you have decided which Subject Tests to take, it is time to figure out how to study for them. Though each test covers different materials, the approach to studying for them is similar. This article will outline the general strategy when studying for Subject Tests and offer tips specific to each test type. […]

The SAT Subject Tests are a cause of concern for many students. This article will facilitate the decision-making process, leaving more time to prepare for the tests. What are the SAT Subject Tests?  You should always do some form of prep for the Subject Tests. The “Official Guide” is the best place to start. Subject […]

Most students know that in order to apply to college, they must take the SAT or ACT. Yet far fewer students know the policies for submitting these tests to colleges, and the guidelines colleges use when considering test scores. With the College Board’s relatively recent introduction of Score Choice for the SAT, in addition to […]

Most large test prep companies produce their own practice SATs. They generally sell those practice SATs as part of prep books, in addition to using the same practice SATs in their classes and tutoring sessions. While numerous practice tests may make a prep book or an SAT class sound more impressive, there are several reasons […]

If you are reading this article, you might be trying to find the answer to at least one of these questions: Do all colleges accept the ACT? Do colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT? Is the ACT harder than the SAT? Should I take the SAT or the ACT? Read on to find the […]