Ah yes, the dreaded SAT – one of the most popular standardized tests out there. As a test taker, there are several things you can do in advance to increase your chances of scoring higher on test day. In addition to these 3 must know tips for the SAT, here are a few more things […]
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Tips for Taking the SAT
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 | Comments Off on Tips for Taking the SAT
Handling SAT and ACT Accommodations
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, April 23rd, 2018 | Comments Off on Handling SAT and ACT Accommodations
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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Did You Know the SAT Can Help Your Student Find and Win Scholarships?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, February 1st, 2018 | 1 Comment
This post is sponsored and written in partnership with the College Board. With college tuition high, families are searching for ways to pay for their teenager’s college education. The SAT can connect your teen to scholarships and merit aid that can make his or her dream university more affordable. Many colleges use a student’s SAT score […]
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Stressed About the SAT? Relax!
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 | 1 Comment
This post is sponsored and written in partnership with the College Board. Parents of college-bound teenagers love to compare notes. They discuss college choice, essay frustration and of course, test prep. Has your son taken the SAT yet? Did he do well? Is he happy with his score? How many times is he taking it? […]
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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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UWorld SAT Prep Product Review-Affordable and Effective Test Prep
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 | 2 Comments
As a parent, and a parent college coach, any program that offers affordable test prep for students deserves a “look see”. When I was approached by UWorld to help get the word out about their free 30-day SAT prep program I was definitely interested; and when I heard about the cost of the program […]
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Improving Your Student’s SAT Reading Score: Becoming an MVP!
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, August 24th, 2017 | Comments Off on Improving Your Student’s SAT Reading Score: Becoming an MVP!
Can you imagine a young James Harden, dreaming of a future NBA career, saying “I’m just going to wait until I get to college to start playing basketball”? What about a 16-year-old Tom Brady saying “Coach, these drills aren’t important. Besides, throwing passes in practice is boring. I’ll throw touchdown passes when I need […]
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By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 | Comments Off on SAT Study Tips for College-Bound Students
Last year, nearly 1.7 million students took the SAT. A jump from 2015’s 1.6 million! While statistics for this year’s SAT haven’t been released yet, one can only assume that this number has increased. For the majority of juniors, and seniors, in high school, scoring well on the SAT is a ticket into the […]
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7 Tips for Summer SAT Prep
By Suzanne Shaffer on Sunday, June 25th, 2017 | Comments Off on 7 Tips for Summer SAT Prep
As the school year is over and the final examination grades are being compiled across the nation. Many students and parents are brainstorming different ways of squeezing in some test prep time over the summer. If that’s not you yet, don’t worry! Here are 7 actionable tips you can use to help your […]
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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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