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Apr 20

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…

Apr 10

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Tips for Standardized Testing from Home

By Katherine Friedman Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Test Prep

As test-makers adjust to the new realities of COVID-19, some tests, including the AP tests and the GRE, have moved to a proctored at-home testing model. How can you make sure you do your best at this type of testing format? Here are some tips: Make sure your computer has all of the software and…

Apr 06

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Expert Tips for Learning and Teaching from Home

By Katherine Friedman Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Test Prep

With the recent turn of events, many students, parents, and teachers (including myself) have been suddenly thrust from in-person learning to online learning and home schooling. For students with strong online programs or teachers who have mastered online teaching, the structure might be set for you. In many cases, however, this is a new learning…

Mar 30

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My standardized test was cancelled this month. What should I do now?

By Katherine Friedman Graduate School Admissions, High School, Independent School Admissions, Practice Tests, Test Prep

The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing have left everyone with a lot of question marks about many aspects of life, including standardized tests. If your standardized test was cancelled this month or next, for now you should assume that you still will need to take the test at some point in the future. You should…