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Jan 24

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Say Goodbye to the SAT Subject Tests and the Optional Essay

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

This past Tuesday, the College Board—the organization that runs the SAT testing program and AP exams—announced that it is dropping the SAT Subject tests and the optional essay section of the SAT General Exam. The official reasoning of the College Board is “to reduce and simplify demands on students.” In addition, it plans to allocate…

Jan 06

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CSET Test: The Importance Of Practice And Test Prep

By Wendy I. Graduate School Admissions, Practice Tests, Test Prep

For any performance, practice is vital. If you want to do well on an athletic or artistic skill, you know that you have to practice. When your students want to learn an educational skill, you will review, give them worksheets, and encourage them to practice the material. Knowing this, you know that it is important…

Dec 14

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What To Expect On The ISEE Essay

By Angela B. High School, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Test Prep

You’ve focused on the four primary sections of the ISEE. You’ve spent hours studying with tutors and parents. Most students look at the essay as the throwaway moment. However, this is not the case. Sure, private schools need to know you can write at grade level. Yep, you better know how to structure. But do…

Dec 07

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Four Ways To Be Prepared For The CSET

By Wendy I. Graduate School Admissions, Practice Tests, Test Prep

The California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) is very important in your pursuit of a teaching credential or graduate degree in education in the state of California. It was developed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and it is notoriously difficult. If you want to be a California educator, you have probably heard, or…

Nov 27

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GRE Practice Tests: Can I Get a Free Test?

By Andrew S. GRE, Practice Tests, Test Prep

Where to find free GRE practice tests Practice tests are the most significant feature of any test prep. In order to identify strengths and weaknesses test takers should take a practice test before beginning GRE prep, and throughout test preparation they should be taking practice tests to monitor progress. In fact, one of the most…