It has been 30 years since I was a high school senior, but I had to take the SATs just as 11th and 12th graders do now. I did okay, but not good enough to get into my two first choice schools. Back then, I blamed the SATs and called them unfair, but life went on. I graduated happily in four years from the school I chose.
How To Choose The Best Tutor For The Sat, Act, And Gcses
What to look for in a SAT, ACT, or GCSE tutor:
Colleges Make Web-Based Response To College Rankings
Americans love rankings; educated consumers want to know what’s the best on the market for autos, electronics, airline services, and hotels among other things. Educated businesspeople take high rankings seriously, loudly shouting independent praises through their advertising.
College Entrance Examinations The PSAT What?
Starting in high school the counselors, teachers and parents all start using acronyms. Now life is difficult enough and now everyone is throwing all these initials around expecting you to not only know what they mean, but to score well on them. Well never, fear, there are many college bound students in the same boat as you that are wondering what the heck a PSAT really is. Seriously, you should know what these initials are by now, but you still may not have a good grasp on wh…
Writing The Sat As An Intel
If you’re an international college applicant, you are probably unfamiliar with the format of the SAT exam.
The SAT is normally required for all applicants at most schools. Internationals are required to write the SAT as well as Americans. However, colleges do understand that international students may not be familiar with the SAT (with the exception of internationals studying in American schools abroad) and thus may not do as well as their American counterparts. This is es…
The New SAT
The SAT may be the most important test a student will ever take. When it comes to determining college admissions and awarding scholarships, no single exam is more important. It has recently undergone some major changes, and every college-bound student must pay close attention to the new format.
Partly because of criticism that the old SAT failed as a indicator of college success, the College Board (the makers of the test) have recast the assessment instead as a measure of …
Preparing for Standardized Tests
This article will introduce you to some basic standardized test taking strategies.
Change In GRE postponed until 2007
The ETS, which contemplating the change in GRE, even announced the
date of implementation once again.
What is a Statement of Purpose and Why is the College Asking for It?
If the college you are applying to has requested you write and submit a Statement of Purpose letter, and you have no idea what it is or how to begin writing one – you need to read this article. Many times the single most important part of your college application, an SOP can make or break your chance of acceptance to your school of choice.
Are SAT prep courses worth it?
How exactly will you benefit from taking a SAT prep course?
The Importance of a College Admissions Letter
Getting accepted to the college or university of your choice could be solely dependant on the quality of your Admission Letter. Keep in mind – many students have similar qualifications including GPA, SAT scores and community involvement. Your College Admissions Letter may be your one chance to stand out.