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The COVID Math Gap: What This Means for You

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More evidence of the pandemic learning slide came in the form of data released by the ACT last fall: scores for the class of 2022 hit a 30-year low , with 42% of test takers failing to meet the minimum college readiness benchmarks set by the ACT. College Admissions Private Counseling Maximize your admissions odds with our guidance.

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The PSAT and Merit Scholarships: What You Need to Know

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The College Board PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), taken October of sophomore or junior year, is more than just a warm up for the SAT or the ACT. SAT Tutoring Stressed about the SAT? Let our Top Tier SAT tutors help you boost your scores.

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Test optional trends in 2024

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A March 2024 Update As we head deep into the middle of the school year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. Reach out to me if you want my advice on whether, when, and how to prepare for the SAT or ACT.

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Maximize Your Winter Break: A Year-by-Year Guide

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Follow your intellectual curiosity and discover where your academic interests lie. Academic Tutoring Our tutors offer customized tutoring designed to fit the needs of each student. LEARN MORE Set Academic Goals Set academic goals for your 9 th grade year. Quality over quantity is key.

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Calculate Your Academic Index: The Secret Formula

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For many years, the AI was calculated using a “Converted Rank Score” derived from a student’s rank in high school, the average of three SAT subject tests (which are no longer required), and the average SAT (or converted ACT composite), each on a scale of 80. The Academic Index has been modified since it was first developed.

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Ace the Digital SAT: Strategies for Success

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Consider using online courses or working with an academic tutor to strengthen your knowledge in these areas. Kent tutors SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP Math, and AP Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Review Content Areas While the format may have changed, the content areas tested on the Digital SAT remain the same.

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A 2024 Update on Whether or Not to Submit Test Scores

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As we round the bend on the middle of the year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. Reach out to me if you want my advice on whether, when, and how to prepare for the SAT or ACT. With Dartmouth now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse?

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