by Susan Osborn | Oct 2, 2018 | College Admissions, SAT/ACT Test Prep
Not yet, but it may be closer than you think. Standardized tests do not measure receptivity to learning, creativity, empathy, perseverance, common sense, curiosity, communication skills, imagination, integrity, innovative intelligence, or work ethic, all attributes...
by Susan Osborn | Jul 18, 2018 | College Admissions, SAT/ACT Test Prep
Before you sent the College Board or American College Testing Program (ACT) money to register your child for the SAT or ACT essay, read this. Most American colleges no longer require students to take either. In fact, as of July 15, 2018 only 19 colleges now require...
by Susan Osborn | Jun 11, 2018 | SAT/ACT Test Prep
Starting in September of 2018, students who qualify for extra time on the ACT will no longer have a total of five hours to use as needed. Instead, extra-time students who take the ACT after August of 2018 will be faced with ACT-imposed time limits for each of the four...
by Susan Osborn | Mar 7, 2018 | Classroom Skills, SAT/ACT Test Prep
“Read more carefully!” Students frequently see these words written in the margins of their essays. But what does it mean to read more carefully or even carefully for that matter? How do you do it? To read carefully or critically, you need to learn how to engage with...
by Susan Osborn | Feb 1, 2018 | AP, SAT/ACT Test Prep
Everyone knows that a good thesis statement is clear, specific, and focused. It draws the reader’s attention to your topic and announces your perspective on the topic. But while teachers often tell you what to put in your thesis statement, they don’t always tell you...
by Susan Osborn | Jan 30, 2018 | SAT/ACT Test Prep
If you think the SAT Reading test is designed to trick you, you’re right. It is. But if you know what the tricks are and where in the text they are likely to occur, you can optimize your score. Below you will find the 16 best strategies for success on the SAT...
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