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Put to the Test: Preparing for the SAT/ACT
You come across an unfamiliar word in your history book and actually look it up. You find yourself talking in ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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SAT Versus ACT? Which Test is Right for Your Student?
Determining which test—the SAT or ACT—best represents a student’s academic achievement and aptitude ...
Source: Academic Approach
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A Comparison of the SAT I, SAT II, and ACT
Here's a comparison of the 3 tests- SAT I, SAT II and ACT, in terms of their purpose, effectiveness, test scores and ...
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SAT and ACT Myth Busting
Myth 1 - Standardized tests have nothing to do with real education.If you subscribe to this myth, you risk losing a ...
Source: Academic Approach
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The SAT: Questions and Answers
What Is the SAT?The SAT Reasoning Test is this nation's oldest, most widely used -- and misused -- college entrance ...
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50 Words the SAT Loves
Auspicious. Aesthetic. Eclectic. These words may sound vaguely familiar to the teen in your house. But does he know ...
Source: Education.com
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The 3rd, 4th, or maybe 5th Time’s the Charm? SAT Allows Students To Choose Best Scores
Taking the SAT multiple times has widely been regarded as risky business. Since every score is recorded on the ...
Source: Academic Approach
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Maker of SAT Aims New Test at 8th Graders
Officials at the New York City-based College Board last week rolled out their newest product: ReadiStep.No, it’s ...
Source: Education Week
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5 Tips to Help Your Kids Ace Their SAT Essay
Is your child having nightmares about the SAT? Does the thought of writing the essay keep her up at night? It's prime ...
Source: Education.com
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Getting Those College Application Essays Right
The advice I offer here is based, in part, upon my six-years of experience as an admissions officer at a highly ...
Source: Academic Approach
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College Admissions: Is the Safety School Dead?
More students than ever are applying to college. And a rising number of these students are applying to seven or more...
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The Road to College: Preparing Your Freshman for Applications
In the college admissions marathon, focusing the initial attention on a solid foundation will inevitably produce the...
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College Admission Esssays: Favorite Activity Short-Answer Essay Example
Below is an example of a favorite activity short-answer college applicatioin essay. Community service was a rewarding...
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Testing to Get into Community College
TIP: Get a head start on the assessment and placement tests. Some colleges offer sample tests online, or use...
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College Admission Essays: "Why" Transfer Question Essay Example
Below is a college admission essay in response to a "Why" transfer question. No, I am not homesick. I have friends. The...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
