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It’s Not Summer Without Preparing for the SAT or ACT!

Marks Education

Do your summer plans include SAT or ACT preparation? . Ah, summer: beaches, barbecues, baseball, buckling down to prep for the SAT or ACT. The first step is to take baseline diagnostic tests for both the SAT and the ACT to determine which test is best for you. Timeline for Early SAT or ACT Test Takers.

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

Top Tier Admissions

LEARN MORE Commit to Reading and Vocab Establishing a solid reading habit early on enhances language skills by boosting vocabulary and memory retention and can even help improve concentration. Avid readers also tend to be better writers and score higher on standardized testing. Quality over quantity is key.

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Ace the Digital SAT: Strategies for Success

Top Tier Admissions

Strengthen Your Digital Literacy As part of your test prep, make sure you have solid digital literacy skills. This includes typing efficiently, getting used to reading comprehension passages on a screen, using keyboard shortcuts, and navigating through different sections of the test smoothly.

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Junior Year Checklist

CTK College Coach

Christina is now opening her schedule for initial consultations with juniors, and the team is booking test prep sophomore and junior students for late fall and winter. The Test-Optional Movement and How it Affects You Should I Take the ACT or SAT or Neither One? When Should I Take the SAT or ACT?

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9 Hacks for the SAT Writing & Language Section

College Essay Guy

The Writing & Language section on the SAT is nearly identical to the English section on the ACT. If you are still deciding which test to take (or if you’re studying for both!), these HACKS apply to both SAT Writing & Language and ACT English. Martha has been tutoring since 2005, focusing on the SAT, ACT, U.S.

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Rising Junior and Senior Admissions Journey Timeline (2023 Updates)

Admissions Mom

Some students find room for many activities; others prefer to concentrate on just a few. Either way, the test for any extracurricular should be whether it makes you happy—whether it feels right for you. TESTING PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE PSAT: You take it in October, and it helps you qualify for National Merit if you score high enough.

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? Hey Juniors! If you’re ever feel like you’re stuck on the Extracurricular Hamster Wheel, this guide is for you! (2024)

Admissions Mom

Some students find room for many activities; others prefer to concentrate on just a few. Either way, the test for any extracurricular should be whether it makes you happy — whether it feels right for you. Colleges want to see that you have a life beyond school work and test prep. Tutor for the SAT or ACT.