The Dirty Secret About Standardized Tests The purpose of standardized tests is not to measure intelligence or future success. I know that’s what they claim, but don’t believe it. The purpose of a standardized test is to separate students along a spectrum to help school admissions counselors decide who gets to go to their school …
Weird but it Works–How to Feel Better Many years ago, I had pneumonia. For three months, I spent almost all of my time inside my apartment. I was always exhausted, and my chest hurt every time I took a deep breath. As you can imagine, it wasn’t a banner time for my mental health. I …
Honestly and Rarely: How to talk about Standardized Tests with Your Child The best way to talk with your child about their standardized test is honestly and rarely. The case for honesty Standardized tests are stupid and important. They’re stupid because they’re used as a determinant of future success, even though they only measure one …
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The ACT–An Introduction The ACT is used for admission to college. Your ACT scores are important for admission, but they are not the only factor. A student’s grades, extracurricular activities and recommendations factor heavily. It is our understanding that an ACT score can get you into the conversation for admission, but it cannot alone guarantee …
