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Why May and June Are the Best Months for Juniors to Take the SAT® & ACT®

May and June are ideal for high school juniors to take the SAT® and ACT®. Learn how these dates align with academic schedules, provide ample retake opportunities, and support strategic college planning.

Matt McCorkleMay 13, 2025Junior Year, Standardized Testing, SAT®, ACT®, Test Prep, Test-Prep Advice, Test Taking, SAT® & ACT®, SAT® or ACT®, Spring 2025, Spring Test Dates, Test Prep Plan, College Planning

What the Yale Youth Poll Means for the Future of SAT® and ACT® Prep

Discover key insights from Yale's Spring 2025 Youth Poll on test prep. Learn how these findings impact tutors, businesses, and students alike.

Matt McCorkleApril 30, 2025Yale University, Student Polling, College Admissions, Standardized Testing, Standardized Testing News, Standardized Test Scores, Test Scores, ACT®, SAT®, Test-Optional, Test-Optional Policy, Test-Flexible Policy

Who Decides What’s on the SAT® and ACT®?

Delve into the governance of standardized tests like the SAT® and ACT®. Find out the influences and decision-makers shaping their content.

Matt McCorkleApril 22, 2025Test Development, ACT, ACT Inc., SAT, college board, SAT®, ACT®

The March 8-9 Weekend SAT® Glitch: How Will the College Board Prevent Future Snags?

Uncover the details of the March 8th SAT® timing issue that left many students unable to finish their exams. Learn how this software malfunction affected exam completion and scores.

Matt McCorkleMarch 14, 2025College Board Press Release, college board, SAT® software malfunction, SAT® software, test submissions, SAT®, Digital SAT®, Test Accommodations, Retake SAT®, SAT® Scores

2024 SAT® Report: Digital Testing Drives Participation Growth, Quality Test Prep Essential

As SAT® participation rises and digital testing becomes the norm, quality test prep is vital. Boost your scores and enhance your college admissions prospects today.

Matt McCorkleOctober 1, 2024Standardized Testing News, Test-Prep News, SAT® News, SAT®, SAT® Prep, Digital SAT®, Digital SAT® Test Prep, Digital SAT® Prep, Standardized Testing, Test Prep, SAT® Report

Why the Fall is the Perfect Time of Year for Students to Take the ACT®/SAT®

Timing is crucial for ACT® and SAT® success. Learn why fall is an ideal season for high school students to take these important exams and maximize their scores.

Matt McCorkleSeptember 10, 2024Fall Test Prep, Fall Test Dates, ACT®, ACT® Test Dates, ACT® Test Prep, Test Taking, SAT® Prep, SAT®, Digital SAT® Test Prep, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients, College Prep, Test Prep

Why Cramming for the SAT® and ACT® Doesn’t Work

Success on the SAT® and ACT® requires more than just cramming. Our tailored study plans and effective strategies will help your students reach their goals.

Matt McCorkleJuly 9, 2024Study Tips, Study Skills, Study Habits, Study Plans, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Test Prep Tips, Test Prep Advice, ACT®, ACT® Prep, SAT®, SAT® Prep

Top 14 SAT® and ACT® Myths Debunked: An Essential Guide for Test-Prep Tutors

Uncover the facts about the ACT® and SAT®. Understand their significance in college admissions and debunk common misconceptions. Let us help you prepare your clients to achieve their academic goals.

Matt McCorkleMay 21, 2024SAT® vs. ACT®, SAT®, ACT®, ACT® Test Prep, Digital SAT® Test Prep, Test Scores, Tutor Advice, Tutoring Advice, Test-Prep Tips, Test-Prep Advice, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients, Test Prep Advice, Standardized Testing

The Significant Relationship Between Standardized State Tests and the SAT®

Uncover the connection between state assessments and SAT® scores. and the correlation between strong educational performance and higher test results. Learn how these standardized measures serve specific purposes in evaluating students’ academic abilities.

Matt McCorkleMay 7, 2024State Assessments, SAT® Scores, Test Scores, score improvement, Test Prep, SAT prep, SAT®, SAT® Prep

Comparing the Digital SAT® and ACT®: Key Factors to Consider

Explore the key differences between digital SAT® and digital ACT® tests to help students choose the right test for them.

Matt McCorkleMarch 4, 2024Digital SAT®, Digital ACT® Test, Computer-Adaptive Testing (CAT), Computer-Based ACT® Test, Computer-Based Testing, Taking Both the SAT® and ACT®, Test Taking, Test-Prep Support, Test-Prep Goals, SAT®, ACT®, SAT® Prep, ACT® Prep

Yale's Test-Flexible Policy Encourages Applicants to Submit ACT®/SAT® Scores

Another Ivy makes a major testing policy change. Explore the recent changes in standardized testing policies and how you can help your clients best navigate them.

Matt McCorkleFebruary 28, 2024Yale University, College News, Test-Optional Policy, Test-Flexible Policy, Testing Policy Changes, College Admissions, College Applications, Test Prep, Test-Prep Tips, Test-Prep Goals, Test Scores, ACT®, SAT®, College Readiness, Standardized Testing Mandates, Standardized Testing, Standardized Testing News

Do State ACT®/SAT® Graduation Requirements Align with State College Admissions?

Is there a correlation between state high school graduation mandates and state college admission guidelines across various states? Let’s look at the role of the ACT® and SAT® in both contexts.

Matt McCorkleFebruary 20, 2024High School Graduation Requirements, High School Diploma Requirements, College Admissions, College Applications, Test Scores, ACT®, SAT®, Test Prep

Top Ivy Reinstates ACT® and SAT® Requirements for Admission - Will Others Follow Suit?

Dartmouth's recent decision to reinstate ACT®/SAT® score requirements for admissions sends a strong message about the value of standardized testing. As other institutions take notice, students must strategically prepare and understand the impact their test scores can have on their acceptance into their desired schools.

Matt McCorkleFebruary 12, 2024College News, Dartmouth College, College Admissions, Test-Prep News, ACT®, SAT®, ACT® News, Standardized Testing, Standardized Testing News, ACT® Prep, SAT® Prep, College Prep, Test Prep, Standardized Testing Mandates, Testing Policy Changes, College Readiness

Mark Your Calendars and Stay Ahead with These Spring 2024 Test Dates

Stay up-to-date with the upcoming test dates for Digital SAT®, ACT®, PSAT®, and PreACT® in 2024.

Matt McCorkleJanuary 8, 2024test dates, Test Dates, SAT®, ACT®, PreACT®, PSAT®, Digital SAT®, Digital ACT® Test, Digital PSAT®, Digital Testing

Fall 2023 SAT® and ACT® Test Dates: Plan Ahead for Success

With August upon us, it is time to start thinking ahead and getting our students ready for the upcoming Fall 2023 SAT® and ACT® tests.

Matt McCorkleAugust 3, 2023test dates, Fall Test Dates, Test Registration, SAT®, ACT®, Test Prep, Test-Prep Support, Test-Prep Advice, Test-Prep Tips, Tutoring Support, Test-Prep Strategies, Tutoring Strategies

3 Ways to Attack the New Digital SAT® Reading and Writing Modules

We’ve found 3 ways to effectively attack the new digital SAT® Reading and Writing modules. We’ve noted the pros and cons of each option so you can better support your clients as they consider and choose the strategy that works best for them.

Matt McCorkleJune 28, 2023DSAT® Reading and Writing, Digital SAT®, Digital Testing, Computer-Adaptive Testing (CAT), Test-Prep Tips, Test-Prep Strategies, Reading & Writing Strategies, SAT®, SAT® Reading and Writing, Test-Prep Support, Supporting Students, Tutoring Strategies, Tutoring Tips, Study Tips

The Gift of Extra Time on the ACT® and SAT®: How to Spend It Wisely

Extra time on the ACT® and SAT® is a precious commodity; test takers need to be prepared to utilize all of their testing time wisely. Every second counts.

Matt McCorkleJune 19, 2023Test Day, Time Management, Test Taking, Test Prep, ACT®, SAT®