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SAT or ACT? Everything You Need to Know About Test Prep

Martha Jackson Season 9 Episode 17

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SAT or ACT? When should your student start test prep? And does “test optional” really mean you shouldn’t submit a score?

If you have a high school student thinking about college admissions, this episode is for you.

I sat down with Nima, founder of Scholastic Success, to talk about what parents need to know about SAT prep and ACT prep today, including:

• How to decide between the SAT and ACT
• When your student should start preparing
• Why great grades don’t always translate to great test scores
• Test optional admissions and when to submit scores
• SAT and ACT accommodations
• Realistic score improvement
• The biggest mistakes parents make during test prep

One of my biggest takeaways? Standardized testing isn’t just about what your student knows. Pacing, pressure, anxiety, adaptability and test-taking strategy can make a huge difference.

If you have a sophomore or junior, this is an episode worth saving and sharing with another parent.

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