David Coleman, president of the College Board, announced that the board will redesign the SAT test to more sharply focus on the “core set of knowledge and skills” that high school graduates need to succeed in college. Coleman called the project an “ambitions endeavor” but did not provide details about why the College Board wants… Continue reading College Board Announces Future Changes to the SAT
Category: SAT planning
Spring SAT Testing for Juniors
If you are a high-school junior and have not yet taken the SAT, the time is now. Don’t wait until fall of your senior year or even late spring of junior year. The sooner you take the test for the first time, the less stressed you will be about scheduling your second round. Most students… Continue reading Spring SAT Testing for Juniors
When should a Junior take the SAT?
Many schools advise that Juniors first take the SAT in the spring of Junior Year. Is this the best advice? Not always. The summer before Junior year can be an ideal time to prepare for the SAT when the demands of school, and Junior year in particular, are temporarily removed. Therefore, many Juniors first take… Continue reading When should a Junior take the SAT?
Start Planning Now for Summer 2012 Test Prep!
While summer vacation may still seem a distant dream, it isn’t. Start planning now for summer SAT prep. Slots fill quickly and early. You’ve been warned!
What is the “Education Bubble?”
Is advanced education financially worthwhile? Maybe yes, maybe no…. read on! http://www.caseyresearch.com/editorial.php?page=articles/uss-education-bubble&ppref=ZHB428ED1211A
SAT or ACT?
Both tests are viable options for high school students; any school that accepts SATs will also accept ACTs, as an alternative. While the tests have some similarities, the differences will help you decide which is the right match for you. Contact Brewington SAT PREP to discuss this.
SATs vs. APs – Different strategies
As of May 2011, the College Board no longer deducts points for wrong answers on AP exams. However they continue to deduct a 1/4 of a point for every wrong answer on an SAT. Will this policy change anytime soon? Not likely. Alas, according to the College Board, there is “no immediate plan” to alter… Continue reading SATs vs. APs – Different strategies
Parents of Rising Juniors…
Waiting for the spring of junior year to start test prep can lead to unnecessary stress and pressure. If you plan on doing test prep, aim to complete it during the fall of junior year. By the spring, most kids are stressed, over-extended and overwhelmed. And by then the clock is ticking…
October SAT Scores
October SAT scores are now available at collegeboard.com.
PSAT Season: What should my sophomore do?
As October approaches, thoughts turn to cooler weather, Halloween, and PSATs. So what does this mean for high school sophomores? The PSAT is strictly practice for 10th graders. It’s a chance to experience a “real” test taking situation without consequences. Results will go to the student and the high school (never to any college) and… Continue reading PSAT Season: What should my sophomore do?