Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 26, 2023

ENROLL NOW TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES A crucial component of preparing for a standardized exam is developing one’s test-taking strategies. Now, these skills shift from exam to exam, depending on factors such as how much time is allotted for the test, whether there is a guessing penalty, and other unique test attributes.

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Admissions.Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

How have the first international tests fared? What will the change mean to future test-takers? When College Board initially test-piloted the digital SAT, 80% of students surveyed said they found it less stressful than the paper version, and 100% of educators reported that the digital SAT was a positive experience.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) Tests ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems. Mathematics Knowledge (MK) Tests knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications. Mathematics Knowledge (MK) Tests knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications. These four subtests are combined to calculate one general score.

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Peterson's Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Having higher test scores is one of the best ways to gain admission into your dream college and possibly even obtaining highly sought-after scholarship money. These are just three reasons why test prep is incredibly important! These are just three reasons why test prep is incredibly important!

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 18, 2024

If you are a high school student still trying to secure a competitive SAT score for college applications, you should be aware of 8 changes to the SAT that will affect you and your test prep. Online testing : The digital SAT will require you bring your own device (laptop, tablet) or borrow a device from your school or College Board.

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Marks Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Starting in March 2024, the SAT is switching to a shorter, denser, computer-adaptive online test, replacing the current paper version of the SAT. For more information on the new version of the test, check out our blog on the new digital SAT ( LINK ). What does this mean for test takers in the United States? Should you take both?

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Eastern Daylight Time in the United States I plan to live broadcast here a deep dive conversation with test-preparation expert Brian W. “Barron’s has been helping students prepare for important tests for more than 80 years,” says Angela Tartaro, director, Barron’s Publishing. “We Stewart, M.Ed.,

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Peterson's Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) Tests ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems. Mathematics Knowledge (MK) Tests knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications. Mathematics Knowledge (MK) Tests knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications. These four subtests are combined to calculate one general score.

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CTK College Coach

APRIL 28, 2023

DOWNLOAD THIS FREE EMAIL TEMPLATE TO SEND TO YOUR TEACHERS Review year senior-year course registration to ensure you are signed on for the appropriate level of rigor and sufficient coursework to complete your high school career. Read more for our advice about applying test optional, test blind, and timing of test prep.

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EAB

APRIL 5, 2023

DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER 1. Remain test optional to maximize enrollment opportunities Though standardized testing has been identified as one of the most significant enrollment barriers for marginalized students, many admissions practices equate these metrics to indicators of success for first-year college students.

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Peterson's Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

Each test for Catholic High School Entrance Exams is unique, yet there are a few tips for every exam that you can use to ensure you have the best chance of success in any number of them. A triumphant test day begins with you and these five Catholic High School entrance exam tips. Find out more about each test at: [link].

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CTK College Coach

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

2) PREPARING FOR THE SAT AND ACT: PREPARE EARLY WHEN POSSIBLE, AND DON’T TAKE TESTS AT ALL IF THEY AREN’T THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: it’s a test optional world , and it likely will continue to be that way forever. Free Download: I’ve created a template for you to capture your research notes.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Creating a study schedule is the single most important piece of the MCAT puzzle that you will complete at the beginning of your test prep as it serves as a roadmap, friend, and accountability tracker throughout your entire MCAT journey. Part 2: A step-by-step approach to building an MCAT study schedule Step 1: Choose an MCAT test date.

Concentration

CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

This time of year, parents and students have pressing questions about testing, college list building, coursework, and activities. The Test-Optional Movement and How it Affects You Should I Take the ACT or SAT or Neither One? Many students will prep 3-4 months ahead of the first test and take two or three tests.

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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

On Saturday, March 9, 2024, the SAT is going digital for American test-takers the first time in almost 100 years! This is a testing platform that will allow students to take the Digital SAT online. 2) Adaptive Testing The Digital SAT is adaptive. The new 2024 Digital SAT will be unlike any previous paper-based SAT exam.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 25, 2024

But you absolutely need to read those pages to pass the test. Download a phone app, like Forest , to block distractions. Milestone Rewards: Larger rewards should celebrate significant achievements, such as completing a challenging chapter or acing a test. And those pages are in a book you find unbearably boring. What do you do?

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

If you want to maximize your score on the ACT, you’re going to want to learn in detail what’s on the test, identify what concepts you’re shaky on and drill them repeatedly, master the overall strategies that work best for you, and then practice practice practice. But what if you don’t have time for all that? Yes it will. Superhack 1.2

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