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?

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…