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SAT vs. ACT: The 4 Main Differences

One of the most frequently asked questions from juniors in high school and their families is whether to prepare for the SAT or the ACT. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer! The optimal path depends on the student’s strengths, weaknesses, and personal preferences.  If you’d like to ...

 

Thinking of Taking SAT Subject Tests this Fall?

The fall semester is here and the college application process is picking up steam. Does your student need one last shot to boost his or her application? SAT subject tests are one-hour exams offered in a variety of academic subjects. While not required by most colleges, subject tests are a way to ...

 

Looking Ahead to the SAT and ACT (As a Sophomore)

As a test prep tutor, I work with many juniors every year, and as an academic history and English tutor, I work with many sophomores. Many of my sophomore students and their parents have heard from friends and elder siblings that junior year is hectic, so they understandably want to get started ...

 

How Our Busy Students Prepare for the PSAT

One of the challenges that juniors face is having to prepare for standardized tests despite the barrage of other commitments that students need to keep up: the year is jam-packed with challenging classes, extracurricular activities, and, of course, standardized tests. Tackling ...

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