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Jun 15

Summer Learning in the Days of COVID-19

By Katherine Friedman ACT, Elementary School, High School, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, Test Prep

Summer learning loss is always a concern for students, but this year it is an especially big concern. With all the disruptions to the school year from COVID-19, learning loss may have already started, and two more months of disrupted learning might have a bigger impact than usual. The reassuring news is that many students…

May 26

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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…

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…

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…