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Summary of Changes for New SAT
Excerpted from Inside Higher Education’s article Grading the New SAT. Among the changes announced Wednesday, March 5th, 2014 (and scheduled to take place in 2016): (1) The current writing test, in...
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To Test Prep Or Not? That Is The Question
This article is part of our If I Knew Then What I Know Now series, where parents share stories and lessons learned so that other parents, hopefully, don’t make the same mistakes. To add more insights,...
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ACT vs. SAT: Is One Better To Take Than The Other?
The SAT or the ACT: Which One Should You Take? Everyone knows the importance of high test scores when it comes to college admissions. Depending on where you live and which school your child attends,...
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College Prep & Motivating Teenagers – Like Mixing Oil & Water?
As most parents know, trying to motivate a teenager to do something they don’t want to do can feel like banging your head against a wall. It’s one of the basic frustrations of parenting teens. So how...
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College Admissions: 20 Articles That Sum Up 2014
The 2014 Recap: We rounded up our list of important articles that reflect issues in college admissions and financing that any parent with a high school student should be familiar with. So if you need...
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A Viewpoint on Testocracy, K-12 Curriculum and The College Board
In the past few days there has been a flurry of discussion over the SAT, partly driven by a newly released book The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education In America, by Lani...
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Seven College Planning Pitfalls (and how to avoid them)
As a psychologist, I see many teens immersed in the college planning process. Unfortunately, the sequence of events that unfolds typically follows this well-worn path: anticipation and excitement;...
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Test Taking Tips To Improve Your Student’s SAT Scores
There’s been much media attention of late on the “new” upcoming SAT, to be offered March of 2016. But in the meantime, students are still taking the existing SAT and can benefit from these tips from...
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The R2C Takeaway Wk of 9/14
Here’s a summary of important articles from the past week that may give you more insight into the world of college life, admissions, financing, and parenting. What’s The Single Best Piece of Essay...
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Which Hurts Your Chances More: Low Grades or Low Test Scores?
Who is in the tougher situation when it comes to getting into college: the student whose high school GPA is lower than ideal or the student whose SAT and/or ACT scores are lower than ideal? It’ s clear...
View ArticleRecent Changes to the ACT/SAT: What Students Need to Know
There have been quite a few changes in the world of testing lately, all involving the SAT and ACT. It’s important to know what these changes are, and what these changes mean for you as you prepare...
View ArticleHow to Plan Your Studying: SAT/ACT Prep Calendar
A good study plan is crucial for passing the SAT or ACT. To plan well, it’s good to know the SAT test dates and ACT test dates. And of course, a number of other factors–and study materials–go into...
View ArticleWhat’s The Difference Between the ACT vs. SAT?
The SAT or the ACT: Which One Should You Take? Everyone knows the importance of high test scores when it comes to college admissions and merit scholarships. Depending on where you live and which school...
View ArticleCollege Prep & Motivating Teenagers – Like Mixing Oil & Water?
As most parents know, trying to motivate a teenager to do something they don’t want to do can feel like banging your head against a wall. It’s one of the basic frustrations of parenting teens. So how...
View ArticleCollege Admissions: 20 Articles That Sum Up 2014
The 2014 Recap: We rounded up our list of important articles that reflect issues in college admissions and financing that any parent with a high school student should be familiar with. So if you need...
View ArticleA Viewpoint on Testocracy, K-12 Curriculum and The College Board
In the past few days there has been a flurry of discussion over the SAT, partly driven by a newly released book The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education In America, by Lani...
View ArticleSeven College Planning Pitfalls To Avoid
As a psychologist, I see many teens immersed in the college planning process. Unfortunately, the sequence of events that unfolds typically follows this well-worn path: anticipation and excitement;...
View ArticleTest Taking Tips To Improve Your Student’s SAT Scores
There’s been much media attention of late on the “new” upcoming SAT, to be offered March of 2016. But in the meantime, students are still taking the existing SAT and can benefit from these tips from...
View ArticleThe R2C Takeaway Wk of 9/14
Here’s a summary of important articles from the past week that may give you more insight into the world of college life, admissions, financing, and parenting. What’s The Single Best Piece of Essay...
View ArticleRecent Changes to the ACT/SAT: What Students Need to Know
There have been quite a few changes in the world of testing lately, all involving the SAT and ACT. It’s important to know what these changes are, and what these changes mean for you as you prepare...
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