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8 Test Day Tips for Success
STUDY SKILLSIf you’re like most students, tests are a pretty big part of your academic life. From AP exams to SATs to end of year finals, you’re going to face quite a few “test days” during the school year. Here’s a list of some of our best test…
A Complete PSAT Guide: Everything You Need to Know
TEST PREPEvery October, schools offer the PSAT/ NMSQT to students nationwide. We get a lot of questions about this test, so to help, we’ve put together everything you need to know in this PSAT guide.
Who takes it?
The PSAT/NMSQT is typically offered…
College Admissions Testing: Which Tests to Take When
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSAre you ready for college admissions testing? There are literally dozens of standardized tests available to college-bound students, all of them with confusing-sounding acronyms. It can be pretty tough to figure out which tests you need to take,…
You Took the PSAT® – Now What?
TEST PREPYou did it. You woke up early on a Saturday and devoted part of your weekend to taking the PSAT. You put in hours of PSAT practice, experienced what a college admissions test feels like, learned to manage the clock, and bolstered your confidence.…
Last-Minute Tips to Score Well on the PSAT
TEST PREPFor many students, the PSAT will be their first experience taking a lengthy, standardized test. The PSAT is generally considered a practice test administered to juniors and sophomores, and most students don’t prepare as seriously as they practice…
What is the National Merit Scholarship?
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSThe National Merit Scholarship program began in 1955. Since then, it has become known as one of the most prestigious academic awards a student can earn – and with good reason: Just a small percentage of test takers will become finalists in…
The Value of Test Prep Programs
TEST PREPOver the past several decades, tutoring and test prep programs have become commonplace. In some areas, the question for families is not whether their children will enroll in a test prep program but where they will enroll. But it’s hardly surprising,…
Why the PSAT Matters to You
TEST PREPIt's just the PSAT, right? As in "pre-SAT"? As in "just practice"?
Wrong.
The PSAT has always been more than "just a practice" test because it also acts as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT), meaning that eligible students…
Six Ways to Boost College Applications Over Summer
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSSummer break is just around the corner -- do you have plans yet?
Some students look forward to months of fun in the sun, and there's certainly nothing wrong with a little relaxation. But for students who want to improve their chances of getting…