It’s been a big couple of weeks for testing in the news. National ACT scores dropped precipitously, and Reading and Math scores on the Nation’s Report Card (NAEP) followed suit, for students from all demographics. Michael Blo...
by Ben Sexton As part of my daily work routine, I read several message boards about college counseling and test preparation. Many families are curious about when to submit SAT/ACT scores to test-optional colleges – this question comes ...
By: Ben Sexton On Wednesday, October 12th or Saturday, October 15th, schools around the country administer the PSAT, which for many students is a first experience with standardized testing for college admission. Over the years, though, f...
By: Ben Sexton Parents often debate whether a class or one-on-one tutoring is the best way to help their child prepare for an upcoming SAT or ACT. These dos and don’ts can help you decide whether you fit well into […]...
In the vast majority of intake calls I have, the parent proposes the goal of “getting the SAT/ACT out of the way early.” This would usually mean completing SAT/ACT testing by the fall of junior year, or December at the […]...
By: Ben Sexton I recently attended the annual National Test Preparation Association conference in Atlanta, where Angela Delbrocco, Executive Director of Strategy at the College Board, spoke about the upcoming Digital PSAT/SAT. In the US,...