Author: Testprep
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?
Common Application or College-Specific Application? That is the question…
Does using the Common App decrease your chances of getting into your first-choice college or university? Well, it depends. Look carefully at all essay questions and supplements and choose the combination that best displays your strengths as an applicant. Contact us for more information….
2012-2013 Common Application Now Available
For rising seniors, now is the time to download the Common App. Start working on your essay and make sure you arrange for any relevant recommendations.
What would you score on an SAT if you took it today?
Assess your skills – get an accurate measure of how you would perform on an SAT today plus 2 hours of instruction of test-taking strategy and skills. Contact us for your one-on-one assessment package.
Top 5 Reasons Your SAT Score Sucks
1. You lack a test-taking plan. You sit down to take the SAT, look at question number 1, and hope for the best. 2. You answer too many questions and get a large number wrong, resulting in a significant score deduction. 3. You’re thinking about what you learned last week in pre-calc and applying it.… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons Your SAT Score Sucks
Taking the SAT II Math Ic or IIc in June? Need a practice session? It’s not too late…
Contact us today and ask about the SAT II Math review package.
SAT II Biology, Chemistry or Physics? Need fast and effective test prep?
Contact us today and ask about our SAT II package for the June 2nd SAT!
Why Do So Many Math/Science/Engineering/Technology Majors Change Their Minds Once They Get To College?
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/education/edlife/why-science-majors-change-their-mind-its-just-so-darn-hard.html?pagewanted=all
Want to go to Harvard or Yale? It’s not the 1% but it’s pretty close….
According to the Washington Post, Harvard accepted a record-low 5.9% of applicants this year. Yale accepted 6.8%. But don’t despair. Cornell accepted a generous(?) 16.2%.