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As the Digital SAT becomes the new standard for college admissions, students and parents alike are considering various preparation methods to ensure success. One option that stands out is hiring a private Digital SAT tutor. But is it worth the investment? This blog post will delve into the key questions and factors to help you decide if a private Digital SAT tutor is right for you.
Read MoreThe College Board shook up the college admissions process when the organization released plans to reformat the SAT to a digital version, which millions of students take each year. Parents might be confused about the new system, or worried that teens will be underprepared for the new version of the test, and these concerns are reasonable. Families may wonder:
Read MoreIf your teen plans to take the SAT this winter, he or she should begin studying as soon as possible. One option is to encourage your child to make a study schedule and to stick with it! Each person needs to review different parts of the SAT, so once your teen isolates the areas in math, critical reading, and writing that he or she would most like to improve, he or she can create a study schedule that addresses those needs. The hard part is following the schedule. It can be challenging to balance the demands of high school, extracurricular activities, and college preparation, but as long as your teen can do some test prep every day, he or she will be able to get through a lot of SAT material.
Read Morehe Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) section assesses your ability to understand, interpret, and analyze texts—a skill set vital for success in college and beyond. This blog post will provide you with essential tips to enhance your critical reading skills and ace the Digital SAT.
Read MorePrepping for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) can be stressful. High school students often think (rightly or wrongly) that their score will determine their educational future. Parents also get heavily invested in the outcome. And the worry is reasonable! Scores on the SAT can play a significant role in many application processes for colleges and academic scholarship requests. And in NYC, where the student pool is particularly talented and high-performing, the stakes and competition for selective college spots -- and the requisite high SAT scores -- can seem even higher. Indeed, a NYC student trying to distinguish himself from other competing applicants in the city knows that a great standardized test score can be a determining factor in winning a coveted spot at his desired school. With all this pressure, it's hard to keep one's cool. But heeding the following advice will likely help you prepare for and take the test.
Read MoreBy now students probably know all about the digital SAT, which features plenty of content and format changes.
Read MoreIn this comprehensive guide, we’ll bust some of the most common myths and answer key questions to help you make informed decisions about the ACT and Digital SAT.
Read MoreThe SAT and the ACT are stressful tests for all students who plan to go to college. For kids with learning disabilities or other needs, these tests can seem even more difficult to master. Both the SAT and the ACT have policies about testing accommodations, but they can be a little confusing for families to understand. You and your kid may wonder:
Read MoreSo, you’ve decided to tackle the SAT. Congratulations! Welcome to a club that includes stressed-out teens, caffeine-overloaded study sessions, and a unique brand of educational masochism. But hey, it's all for a good cause, right? College, the future, all that jazz. But this isn’t your grandpa's SAT. We're in the digital age, and it’s time to prep for the Digital SAT. Ready? Let’s dive in with these 9 keys to ace your prep. Hold onto your keyboards, folks!
Read MoreThe SAT has been a pivotal assessment in the U.S. college admissions process for decades, evolving over time to better evaluate students' readiness for college. The latest iteration, the digital SAT, marks a significant departure from the traditional paper-and-pencil format.
Read MoreFor the 2024-2025 academic year, the SAT test dates are strategically spread out to offer students multiple opportunities to take the exam. Here are the anticipated dates along with their respective registration deadlines and score release dates:
Read MoreBuckle up, future test-takers! The Digital SAT is here to shake things up. Forget what you knew about the old paper version—this digital beast is the new kid on the block, and it’s bringing some wild changes. Let’s dive into the 16 key things you need to know about the Digital SAT.
Read MoreMost teens who choose to take the SAT may end up sitting for the exam more than once, but colleges deal with multiple SAT scores in different ways.
Read MoreIf you are looking for an UWS tutor, I hope that you will consider working with me, Scott Spizer, or one of my coaches at Origins Tutoring, located on the Upper West Side (UWS) of Manhattan.
Read MoreTaking the digital SAT may be a stressful situation for teens, since SAT scores are so important for college admissions. In order to do well on the digital SAT, we recommend that students make sure that they are familiar with the content changes and change their studying plans accordingly.
Read MoreIt takes a few days to receive your SAT score after taking the test. But the long wait is just the first challenge–the next one is to understand what your score report means.
We know you have a lot of questions, including:
What is the SAT out of?
What does the SAT percentile score mean?
What does the SAT score range mean?
If you plan to attend a college or university in the United States, you’ll need to show your academic strengths by taking an entrance exam. Most American schools accept the SAT (Standardized Aptitude Test) and the ACT (American College Testing), but there are more SAT test centers in the UK, making it the most convenient choice for many students. Because the SAT system is different from what you may be used to in the UK, we wrote this guide to help you prepare for the SAT before you apply to American schools.
Read MoreThe transition from the traditional paper-based SAT to the new Digital SAT marks a significant shift in the landscape of standardized testing. . Here are the top 13 changes in the New Digital SAT:
Read MoreJohn Hopkins Center for Talented Youth: How To Get InFounded in 1979 by Julian Stanley, the Center for Talented Youth (CTY) is an extension of John Hopkins University. It was initially established to determine the rates at which gifted children can learn and is one of the first US programs to provide those children with a specific set of opportunities. Only students who qualify are eligible for CTY programs. Read on to learn more about the specific tests and admissions process that qualify your child for these unique opportunities and enable him or her to join the ranks of CTY’s alumni, including famous alums Lady Gaga and Mark Zuckerberg!
Brooklyn Technical High School is one of the best high schools in New York City and consistently ranks in the top hundred high schools for New York State. Brooklyn Tech is one of the specialized high schools in NYC, but students don't need to show a portfolio of work or do any interviews. In fact, the only way to be accepted is to ace the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) in the fall for entry the following year. Read on to find out how to get into Brooklyn Tech and whether it is the right school for you if you qualify.
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