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Feb 21

SAT Goes Digital: Going deep into what we know about the next SAT change

By Wendy I. College Admissions, High School, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

Standardized tests have been an important component in college application packets since the first half of the 1900s. There have been many changes in the frontrunning SAT and ACT exams over the years as the designers strive to make the tests more relevant and effective. Each change raises questions on how to prepare best for…

Aug 03

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SAT and ACT Prep for Fall: Test Optional is the New Normal

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

In the “before times,” the main question about college admissions tests used to be, “How can I do well on this test?” Now, the question is, “Should I even take this test?” Over 1500 schools decided to go test-blind or test-optional during the pandemic, and many of them are choosing to stay that way, at…

Mar 15

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Free and Low Cost Resources for Raising Your SAT and ACT Scores

By Arash Fayz ACT, College Admissions, Practice Tests, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

In the wake of the college admissions scandal involving the Key World Wide Foundation and dozens of parents who resorted to bribery as a means of raising their children’s test scores and securing admission to universities I, along with the entire team at LA Tutors, feel called to say: there are so many ethical and…

Dec 08

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Should You Guess on Standardized Tests?

By Katherine Friedman HSPT, ISEE, PSAT, SAT, SSAT, Test Prep

Yes, you should (probably) guess! Now that the New SAT, PSAT, and AP tests have abolished their guessing penalties, the short answer is “yes.” The long answer is still what it was before: it depends on the test. Very few tests today, however, penalize random guesses. A notable exception is the SSAT, a test required…

Aug 06

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Preparing for the New SAT: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Katherine Friedman College Admissions, High School, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

1) Decide which test to take Though this post is called “Preparing for the New SAT,” the first step is to decide whether the SAT or ACT is a better choice, since colleges accept either one. The best way to tell is to take a full diagnostic test for each and look at your percentile…