The SAT–An Introduction The SAT is created by the College Board and used for admission to college. Your SAT scores are important for admission, but they are not the only factor. A student’s grades, application essays, extracurricular activities and recommendations factor heavily. It is our understanding that an SAT score can get you into the …
What to Do the Morning of Your Test It’s go time! You’ve done the work; now it’s time to take your exam. Here’s what to do to put yourself in the best possible condition for success. If your test isn’t today, and you haven’t read What to Do the Night Before the Test, go here …
Don’t Listen to Other Parents I tell students not to listen to their friends, because their friends lie. My advice to parents is similar. You can listen to other parents, but be careful of who you trust and how much you let them affect your mood. Parents don’t lie as much as students do, but …
The PSAT–An Introduction The PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It has two functions: to award National Merit Scholarships and to give students and their parents a hint of what’s coming on the actual SAT. The test is created by the College Board, which also makes the SAT, and the methodology and …
