Top Five SAT/ACT Questions Parents Ask Me…

Are you the parent of a high school sophomore or junior? Are you starting to think about college? One important component for most schools is the SAT and ACT score, and you aren’t alone if you have questions. I receive constant calls from parents asking: Which is better, the SAT or the ACT? Since 2008, […]

Start the Test Prep process during holiday break!

With the holiday break being a time for fun and festivities, test preparation is often the last thing on students’ minds. However, using some of this valuable time off to take practice tests and plan ahead can be instrumental in helping juniors achieve successful SAT and ACT outcomes in the spring. If you’re a high […]

Are my ACT scores good enough?

Students and parents ask me this all the time. My quick answer is “It depends”. Your test scores are important for getting into college and should not be underestimated. Consider the chore college admissions officers have in comparing grades from high schools nationwide or weighing the merits of one student’s participation in a band versus […]

Make the most of your SAT/ACT prep at home

Your parents have plunked down the money for prep; you’ve dutifully attended the sessions, and now that the first practice test is ready to be tackled, Remember that your ACT or SAT score will largely be determined by the work you do at home. Beyond conscientiously working to internalize the taught strategies and tactics and […]