Test Taking

A Guide to When to Take the SAT and ACT

A Guide to When to Take the SAT and ACT

While many test-prep professionals publish suggestions for when to take the SAT and ACT, I’ve found that the right answer...

SAT and ACT Prep: Your Guide to the Best Free Resources

SAT and ACT Prep: Your Guide to the Best Free Resources

SAT and ACT prep doesn’t have to be expensive; in fact, many of the best resources are free. Below, I’ve...

PROOF POINTS: Colleges that ditched test scores for admissions find it’s harder to be fair in choosing students, researcher says

PROOF POINTS: Colleges that ditched test scores for admissions find it’s harder to be fair in choosing students, researcher says

This story about test optional admissions was written by Jill Barshay and produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused...

The Difference Between SAT and ACT

The Difference Between SAT and ACT

One of the questions parents frequently ask is whether students should take the SAT or ACT. I always respond that...

Where to Find the CLEP Study Guide

Where to Find the CLEP Study Guide

Students often struggle to graduate college within four years. In fact, only 19% of students at public universities and 36%...