Category Archives: SAT

Our SAT Tutors Can Help Prepare Your Child For The SAT

Preparing for college can be scary.  There is a lot of work to be done, including essays, applications, and standardized tests that need to be taken. In particular, a standardized test like the SAT can bring about anxiety. How do … Continue reading

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Applying for SAT and ACT Testing Accommodations: Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, we examined some of the issues surrounding the application process for SAT and ACT testing accommodations. Here is a checklist: • Familiarize yourself with documentation requirements for each testing service, shown here for the … Continue reading

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Applying for SAT and ACT Testing Accommodations: Part 1

Parents of high school students with mild to moderate learning issues often ask us how to get extended time and other testing accommodations for the SAT or ACT.  Unfortunately, it can be a frustrating, arbitrary process, with many procedural roadblocks. … Continue reading

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Parent’s Guide to SAT and ACT Test Prep: Part 1

Let’s start with a reality check:  college admissions officers say that college entrance exams like the SAT test or the ACT test are only one consideration among many when reviewing a student’s application. We also firmly believe that a student’s … Continue reading

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Parent’s Guide to SAT and ACT Test Prep: Part 2

As mentioned in Part 1 of this series, both the SAT and the ACT are widely accepted, and only one part of a larger picture when your child’s application is being considered.  High school grades, the rigor of your child’s … Continue reading

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