Tagged: "ACT"
Are SAT and ACT Tests Really Essential for College Admission?
As a follow-up to our series on standardized testing and test-optional colleges, you might be interested in this video by a father-daughter team who are acting out against the SAT. If you like what they have to say, you might sign their petition at ACToutagainstSAT.org. SAT + ACT = Unfair + Biased? from Sam Kauffmann [...]
Profiles and Policies of Test Optional Schools
If you are exploring some test optional colleges, it is important to note that each school may have different policies or recommendations regarding their testing policy. This post will provide examples of different types of test optional policies.
Why Some Colleges Decide to Be Test Optional
Why would a college decide to be test optional? Are there additional considerations students need to think about when applying to a test optional school?
College Planning For Juniors: Test Optional Colleges
What do you do if you prepared for the SAT and ACT but your scores are still not as high as you wanted them to be? Look into test optional college. This post discuss the growing number of test optional colleges and their policies.
College Planning For Juniors: Standardized Testing Preparation
How do you prepare for the SAT or the ACT? This blog post will offer resources for standardized testing preparation.
College Planning for Juniors: Creating a Standardized Testing Plan
If you are a junior, what should you be thinking about regarding the college admissions process? Currently, you should be coming up with a standardized testing plan.
Beyond Test Scores, Beyond Grades: Why College Essays Are Essential
Why are difficult supplemental essays required by so many top flight colleges in the US? Robert Sternberg tells all!
Time for “Family Guidance Office”
"Smitty", a legendary school counselor, passes on wisdom from years of guiding students through the college admission process.
Help! My request for accommodated ACT or SAT testing was rejected!
No one likes rejection. But if you’re denied accommodations or unsatisfied with the accommodations you were granted, you can make an appeal.
September ACT Registration Deadline
The deadline to register for the September 11, 2010 ACT is this Friday, August 6th. September is the ideal time to take the ACT since there is no SAT offered. This will allow you to focus on taking just one exam. My previous post, “SAT vs ACT: What is the Real Difference?” can help you [...]
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