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May 26

The UC System is Dropping the ACT and SAT for Applicants

By Katherine Friedman ACT, College Admissions, SAT

The University of California system has announced that it is dropping the SAT/ACT admissions testing requirements for its applicants beginning in Fall 2021. This decision has been hailed by some as a way to reduce the stress of college applications and make the admissions process fairer for low-income students. Others, however, have criticized it as…

May 18

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Announcing TWO New Test Prep Scholarships for LA County Students

By Arash Fayz ACT, College Admissions, Elementary School, Financial Aid, High School, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, Test Prep

Great news for Los Angeles County K-12 students preparing for standardized tests this year! We at LA Tutors are offering two new scholarships to help our community as they prepare for upcoming standardized tests. First is our Independent School Test Prep scholarship which will award three students with free ISEE tutoring, and second is our…

May 06

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The Official ISEE Test Will Soon Be Available from Home

By Katherine Friedman Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Practice Tests, Test Prep

The ERB, the company that administers the ISEE test for admission to independent schools, recently announced that it will soon offer the ISEE test from home for students entering grades 5-12. Students who register for this option can choose a time and date that works for them. They will take the test on their home…

Apr 20

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College Admissions Changes in the Age of COVID-19

By Katherine Friedman ACT, College Admissions, Financial Aid, High School, SAT, Test Prep

COVID-19 has thrown a lot into question, including the college admissions process. As the news changes every day, so are the tough decisions colleges are making about how to consider grades and test scores in a way that is fair to all students. How will admissions decisions for seniors be affected? For current seniors, most…

Apr 14

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Preparing for the 2020 AP Exams

By Katherine Friedman College Admissions, High School, Practice Tests, Test Prep

If you’re a student currently enrolled in an AP class, you’ve probably heard that the College Board is administering shorter, modified versions of the AP exams that you can take from home. If you’ve kept up with your AP class content and were planning to take the exam pre-Coronavirus, it’s likely worth the effort to…