Getting accommodations on high-stakes standardized tests is no easy task, especially if your child is a high-achiever and has been able to compensate for his or her disabilities until now. Fortunately, during the Obama administration there were some positive legal developments which have made the law both clearer and more favorable to high-achieving applicants. […]
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Handling SAT and ACT Accommodations
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, April 23rd, 2018 | Comments Off on Handling SAT and ACT Accommodations
Should Your Student Work With a Professional Test Prep Tutor?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, October 5th, 2017 | Comments Off on Should Your Student Work With a Professional Test Prep Tutor?
Should your student work with a professional test prep tutor? Bobby Hood, of Noodle Pros, says YES! Bobby has been tutoring professionally for 7 years. He is a member of the Triple Nine Society, an association of individuals with IQ scores above the 99.9th percentile. After graduating high school as valedictorian with an SAT […]
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Test Stress Relief Tips for Students
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, February 16th, 2017 | Comments Off on Test Stress Relief Tips for Students
These days, a lot of kids feel pressured to perform academically. Getting into a good college generally requires superior high school grades, and that means passing tests. Even junior high schoolers and kids in lower grades can feel stressed about school, especially right before an important test. In the interest of calming pre-test jitters […]
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Parents Guide to the SAT and the ACT
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, January 16th, 2017 | 1 Comment
Wouldn’t it be great to have all the test dates AND registration deadlines in one place, along with tips on how to support your high school student during testing season? Magoosh thought so too! They created the Parents Guide to SAT and ACT Testing. Below is an infographic with “everything you need to know about […]
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Scholarships and the ACT: How to Apply and What to Score
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, January 2nd, 2017 | Comments Off on Scholarships and the ACT: How to Apply and What to Score
For students who are juniors or seniors in high school, it’s time to start thinking about ACT scores and possible scholarships. How to Find and Apply For Scholarships While getting a top score on the ACT isn’t easy, it is simple. Or at least, the process for taking the ACT is simple compared to […]
Read More...Are Standardized Tests Flawed?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, February 22nd, 2016 | Comments Off on Are Standardized Tests Flawed?
Colleges use these standardized tests to predict a student’s ability to perform well academically in college. But are the tests are flawed? Test prep tutors across the board are recommending students avoid the new SAT test. Their reasons: the test is untested and its impossible to predict a student’s success. One test prep tutor, Lauren Gaggioli […]
Read More...Test Prep Week: The Best Test Prep Tips
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, January 15th, 2016 | Comments Off on Test Prep Week: The Best Test Prep Tips
We’re going to close out Test Prep Week with some test prep tips. I’m certainly not a test prep expert, but I do know where to find the best test prep tips. The key to any standardized test is preparation. Add to that knowledge of how the test works and the formulas you should […]
Read More...Test Prep Week: Should You Hire a Test Prep Tutor?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, January 11th, 2016 | Comments Off on Test Prep Week: Should You Hire a Test Prep Tutor?
In February and March, your college bound teen could be taking the ACT or the SAT. This week, I’m going to discuss test prep. First on the list–should you hire a test prep tutor? Is it worth the investment? Will it improve your student’s score? Is a tutor really necessary with all the free […]
Read More...Dealing with SAT and ACT Anxiety
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 | Comments Off on Dealing with SAT and ACT Anxiety
When it comes to standardized testing, SAT and ACT anxiety is the elephant in the room. No matter how thoroughly you address the material, strategic, and timing-based demands of these exams, the potential for anxiety-induced problems remains. Many parents and students view testing anxiety as an “intangible” – an issue that can’t be addressed […]
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The Scoop on Test Optional Colleges
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, January 23rd, 2015 | Comments Off on The Scoop on Test Optional Colleges
I was having a discussion on Twitter last night with a mom about the SAT, ACT and test optional options. I am of the opinion that not taking the test is a bad idea, even if you are applying to test optional colleges. And I’m not the only one. Paul Hemphill of Planning for […]
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