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Preparing for the ACT

By Abhi On April 28, 2015 · Add Comment · In Assessments, Exam: ACT, Resource, Socrato, Test Preparation, Testing
The ACT sits alongside the SAT as the two most popular standardized tests for college admissions in the US. In past decades the ACT was primarily used in non-coastal states where it has remained more popular to present, in contrast to coastal states where the SAT has been more frequently used. However, the spread of [...]
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5 Tips to Write a Perfect SAT Essay

By Abhi On April 14, 2015 · Add Comment · In Exam: SAT, Resource, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing
Spring is here, which also means that the next SAT test dates are quickly approaching. If you are registered for this test period, you have probably already begun studying. But if you are like many students, one section of the test may have you stressing in particular: the Essay. These 5 tips will help you [...]
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States Move to Require Citizenship Test for High School Graduation

By Abhi On April 7, 2015 · Add Comment · In Education: General, Education: Industry, In The News, Test Preparation, Testing
How many voting members does the House of Representatives have? How many years do we elect a U.S. Senator for? When was the Constitution written? These are a few examples of citizenship questions that can lead people to scramble through their memory or scratch their head. For decades, polls have shown that civics and history [...]
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Are You Looking Forward to the rSAT?

By Abhi On March 31, 2015 · 1 Comment · In Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Socrato, Socrato: Announcements, Test Preparation, Testing
The Redesigned SAT may seem to be a long way away. After all, it will not be administered until spring 2016, and test takers who fall in the period of transition between the current and new SAT tests will be able to choose between the two. On the other hand, interest in the rSAT and [...]
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Updates on the rSAT and rPSAT (Redesigned SAT/PSAT)

By Abhi On March 10, 2015 · Add Comment · In Exam: SAT, Socrato: Announcements, Test Preparation, Testing
By now the news that the SAT is being redesigned has reached the ears of nearly every test taker. During this period of transition between the Current SAT and the Redesigned SAT (rSAT), it is has become important to keep track of all of the test associated dates – which, however, can prove a difficult [...]
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HiSET and TASC Compete to Replace GED High School Equivalency Test

By Abhi On February 24, 2015 · 1 Comment · In Assessments, Test Preparation, Testing
Up until the last few years, individuals seeking to demonstrate their high school certification without a diploma in the US have almost universally used the GED (General Educational Tests), created by the non-profit American Council on Education. In recent years, however, a revised GED that is more difficult and expensive ($80) has resulted in a [...]
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The New Redesigned PSAT

By Abhi On February 13, 2015 · Add Comment · In Education: General, Exam: SAT, Test Preparation, Tutoring
One of the best ways students prepare for the SAT is by first taking the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). Students tend to take the SAT in the spring of junior year and fall of senior year, and the PSAT in sophomore or junior year (although scholarship competitions only use PSAT scores from [...]
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Smartphone/Digital Apps for SAT/ACT Preparation

By Abhi On February 5, 2015 · Add Comment · In Education Techology, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Test Preparation
In recent years, a growing number of mobile and digital Apps have been developed to help students prepare for SAT and ACT tests. These include Apps that play like games, Apps for online tutoring, and Apps that allow students to answer practice questions and compare scores with other users. The many options vary in content, [...]
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Why Are More Students Taking Both the SAT and ACT?

By Scott Cronenweth On August 20, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Test Preparation, Testing
The college admissions process in the US has never been more competitive. In response, a growing number of the most determined students are taking their test prep game to the next level—sitting for both the SAT and ACT, in many cases multiple times.
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It’s Time to Sign Up for Fall SAT and ACT Test Dates

By Scott Cronenweth On July 17, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Test Preparation, Testing
High school students who will be seniors in 2013-14, and who are planning to apply to colleges this fall, should register this summer for the first round of SAT or ACT testing, which begins in the fall. Students can sign up for this round of tests if they haven’t taken the exam(s) yet, or if they want to try again to improve their score.
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