To PSAT or not to PSAT? That is the question!
The quick answer is “NO” to the PSAT and Pre-ACT tests. I am often asked by parents and students for guidance in navigating the test prep waters. “Should my student take the PSAT test?” is a question that I receive often. As a nationally sought after test prep expert...
ACT test — non-weekend options
Does your student need an extra chance to score his/her highest on the ACT test? One option to consider is on-campus testing available through the ACT on many campuses in the US. These tests can be scheduled to fit the schedule of the student. They do have one catch:...
3 kinds of ACT & SAT test prep
It is true that test scores still matter in many cases, especially for student-athletes graduating from high school in 2022 and beyond. (If you have been blinded by the “test optional” hype, I would encourage you to research admissions percentages with and without...
5 Reasons that TEST OPTIONAL is NOT the safe way to apply
5 Reasons that TEST OPTIONAL is NOT the safe way to apply When colleges/universities started announcing that some schools would be TEST OPTIONAL due to the COVID pandemic, the internet was buzzing with parents hopeful about their child’s chances for college...
The 5 reasons students should take the June & July 2020 ACT tests
I am often asked by parents and students for guidance in navigating the test prep waters. As a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test, I have seen a little of everything in my ten plus years in test prep—and 22 years in the high school...
A word or two about free ACT Prep
Free test prep—is free really “free”? There are some thing in life that you just have to get guidance about. And one of those (for many) is how to conquer the ACT and SAT tests. Here is my take on test prep, and I will use an analogy: My hubby could try to fix...
5 Reasons to skip the ACT’s Single Section Retakes
When the ACT announced that they were allowing single-section retakes starting Fall 2020, the news was received with enthusiasm by parents and students. The thought was this was an easy way to increase a student's Superscore (What is a Superscore? ). I was not so...
Thinking of skipping the December ACT test? Think again!
Trust me, sign up for the December ACT test! 3 reasons the December ACT test is a GREAT one. I am often asked by parents and students for guidance in navigating the test prep waters. As a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test, I have...
What is an ACT Supercore?
What is a Superscore on the ACT ? For those taking the ACT, it just sometimes happens that one section doesn’t quite shine like the others. Well, that is when superscoring (or “stacking”) comes in handy. Superscoring is when a college or university allows a student to...
9 things to take to the ACT or SAT test
“What do I take to the ACT test” is a question I hear often. Yesterday, I led a 2 hour ACT Masterclass with the students who live in my community. As a test prep coach to students all over the US (thanks to virtual meeting platforms like Zoom or Facetime), I love the...
My 3 takeaways related to the “Varsity Blues” Scandal
Three Takeaways from the “Varsity Blues” College Admissions scandal As a test prep coach and nationally sought after ACT expert, I have been asked for my opinion on the college admission’s world latest debacle from a few news sources, so I thought I would share...
When should students take the ACT and SAT tests?
As with most things in life, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of when students should take the ACT and SAT tests. In an earlier blog I highlighted the test differences, but with the question of when students should test, there is not one blanket...