Test Prep Archives - Page 9 of 30

Sep 15

Digital AP Exams: How they went, and how to be prepared if they happen again

By Wendy I. High School, Study Skills, Test Prep

What a time it has been! So many things have changed, and changed back, and readjusted, and shifted, in the world of education. While things will certainly continue to change, knowing some of the possibilities can help us prepare for some of the options ahead. One of the changes that occurred was the use of…

Aug 21

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ACT Update: ACT Includes a New Type of Passage on the Reading Section

By Katherine Friedman ACT, College Admissions, High School, Practice Tests, Test Prep

From time to time, the ACT makes minor changes to its test format and content. Recently, test makers announced a change to the ACT Reading section. What is the change? Beginning in 2021, one of the ACT reading passages may be accompanied by a graph, figure, or table that contains information relevant to the reading…

Aug 03

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SAT and ACT Prep for Fall: Test Optional is the New Normal

By Katherine Friedman Accommodations, College Admissions, High School, Practice Tests, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

In the “before times,” the main question about college admissions tests used to be, “How can I do well on this test?” Now, the question is, “Should I even take this test?” Over 1500 schools decided to go test-blind or test-optional during the pandemic, and many of them are choosing to stay that way, at…

Apr 12

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ACT Superscoring Is Here: What you need to know

By Jeff B. ACT, Practice Tests, Test Prep

The ACT recently announced an exciting development with regard to superscoring: ACT will now automatically calculate a superscore for every student who takes the ACT more than once. Whereas previously students had to figure out what their own superscore was and rely on colleges to accept it, now the ACT will do it automatically. You…

Mar 10

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Is the GED Right for Me?

By Katherine Friedman CHSPE, Test Prep

The current pandemic has thrown a lot of plans into question. If you were a student who was planning to take the CHSPE last year and were unable to do so, or if you’re looking to earn your high school equivalency this year, you might consider taking the GED instead. The GED offers test-at-home and…