Marks Education

APRIL 18, 2023

If you score below a 27 (roughly equivalent to a 1280 on the SAT), you will probably not be ready to finish with standardized tests in the fall of junior year. Note that if you took the sophomore PSAT in October 2023, that score is likely too old for this determination).

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Humbach Education Consulting

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The CollegeBoard (for SAT) and the ACT both offer a number of free test prep resources. Sophomores and Freshmen You will have the opportunity to take the PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT later (11th grade)- so you will get lots of exposure to taking a standardized test.

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

This should be easy since they will be taking the PSAT in October as well.) Use the practice tests online to review. Buy a study guide book, attend a test prep class, or hire a private tutor. Do NOT take the test “blind” or “cold”: without any prep; that’s just a waste of time and energy. by Math.com

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This week Sally attended a webinar for high school counselors and independent educational consultants by Compass Prep, a national test prep company that tracks developments in standardized testing. In 2022, 3 percent of test takers scored in this range.

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Berkeley² Academy

JULY 7, 2023

Although , many schools no longer require standardized testing scores , the SAT and ACT are still very important components of your college application. 10th graders: Determine your test prep strategy 1) Determine your goal test date. Need help creating a test prep schedule tailored to your goals?

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Marks Education

MARCH 24, 2022

While preparing for the SAT or ACT may not be the first thing on high schoolers’ minds when school gets out, getting a jump on standardized test prep in the summer before 11 th grade can be a wise move that allows students to focus on test prep before they are overwhelmed with the academic and extra-curricular demands of the school year.

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Emerging College Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We have been getting a ton of questions regarding the PSAT now that many freshmen and sophomores have just completed it - so we figured the timing of this live event was crucial!

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

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. student at Duke University.

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The Thoughtful College Search

JANUARY 30, 2023

Students who score in the top one-half of one percent on the PSAT taken in the junior year, the qualifying test for National Merit. Those who score among the top 50,000 students nationally (approximately the top 3 percent of test takers) but do not qualify as Semifinalists, receive Commended Student recognition.

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Marks Education

APRIL 19, 2023

so we have been thinking about this test, preparing materials for it, and taking practice versions of it for over a year. will become familiar with digital testing this fall when the PSAT will be offered in the digital format. More practice tests will likely be coming to that app in the summer of 2023. Class of 2025?

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

standardized tests! PSAT and Pre-ACT Many sophomores take the PSAT or the Pre-ACT through school. You don’t need to stress about this test too much, but it’s a good idea to at least have some familiarity with the format and content of the test. You may have a baseline score from the PSAT or Pre-ACT.

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Estrela Consulting Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

You have probably heard a lot of talk about admissions testing and the test-optional landscape post-COVID. With the option to apply without test scores, do you still need to take the SAT or ACT? Is it still important?

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

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. PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE ACT and SAT: Take a couple of practice tests and see which one feels better to you and which one you score higher on. It really doesn’t matter what it is.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 15, 2022

STANDARDIZED TESTING. Don’t forget to arrange for standardized testing. The SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test) is the most common test required for independent high school admissions. Some private schools and charter schools use their own entrance exam, though this is not typical. THE INTERVIEW.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 23, 2023

These tests loom large in the college admissions process. And yet, every student seems to be asking these days, “do my test scores matter?” ” No other aspect of the college preparation process generates as many questions—and anxieties—as the standardized tests. Definitely.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 13, 2023

When you’re planning to go to college, one big hurdle is that, for many schools, you must first complete a standardized test (if not a few). The standard test takes exactly three hours, though with breaks, it lasts for three hours and 15 minutes. Unfortunately, most students don’t know much about these major assessments.

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