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Feb 03

How to Prepare for the CHSPE Exam

By Katherine Friedman CHSPE, Test Prep

Note: The CHSPE is scheduled to change with the March 2021 test, meaning the October 2020 test date is the final test for current standards. Read more about this change here: Change is Coming to the CHSPE The below article is about the current test, which will be administered through the end of 2020. With…

Jan 31

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Change is Coming to the CHSPE

By Katherine Friedman CHSPE, Test Prep

The California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) is scheduled to change after the October 2020 administration. Exactly how it is changing hasn’t yet been revealed, but it might have a big impact on prospective test takers. Current CHSPE policy is that students who have passed one or more sections of the test only need to…

Jan 14

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How Do I Write a High-Scoring ACT Essay?

By Katherine Friedman ACT, Test Prep

The ACT essay may seem daunting, especially at the end of a long and rigorous test. The good news, however, is that if you know how to write a standard five-paragraph persuasive essay, then with a little practice you can transfer those skills to a high-scoring ACT essay. (Once you begin taking practice tests at…

Nov 15

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Important Changes to the ACT, Starting in 2021

By Katherine Friedman ACT, Test Prep

NOTE: This post was written in 2020 based on ACT's 2020 press release about upcoming changes. ACT has since released an updated 2021 press release with updates about he below items. Read our new blogs ACT Superscoring Is Here: What you need to know and ACT Updates for 2020-2021 Students here. THE BELOW INFORMATION IS…

Oct 04

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ISEE Preparation Tips for Students with Disabilities

By Katherine Friedman Accommodations, ISEE, Learning Differences, Test Prep

The demands of the ISEE can be overwhelming for any student, but it can be especially difficult for students with a learning disability and/or ADHD. While there is no magic formula to help a student get a high score, there are steps to help every student get the highest score possible, especially those with learning…