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Is Computer-Based Testing Still the Future for the ACT® and SAT®?

With all the talk surrounding ACT® and SAT® computer-based tests, what exactly does that mean for the future - both for students and for test prep?

Matt McCorkleNovember 22, 2021Test Prep, Test Prep Tips, ACT, SAT, Current Events

Creating a Test-Prep Plan That Works for Your Gap-Year Clients

Gap-year students are ready to begin preparing for their academic futures - are you ready to help them?

Matt McCorkleNovember 15, 2021Test Prep Advice, Test Prep, Test Prep Tips, Marketing, College Admissions, College Applications

Test-Prep Accommodations and Modifications to Best Support Learning Differences

We break down the differences between learning accommodations and modifications, how they apply to taking the ACT® and SAT® tests, as well as how these adaptations can be facilitated during test-prep sessions.

Matt McCorkleNovember 8, 2021Test Prep, SAT, ACT, SAT prep, ACT Prep, Tutoring Advice, Test Prep Advice

5 Pro Tips for Top-Notch Tutoring Session Notes

Taking high-quality notes for each tutoring session helps to both streamline that process and make reflection a habit.

Matt McCorkleNovember 1, 2021Tutoring Advice, Tutoring, Test Prep Tips, Test Prep Advice

Best Strategies to Tackle the ACT® Reading Paired Passages

The ACT’s® paired passages section, which is composed of two fairly short texts, can overwhelm students who are unprepared.

Matt McCorkleOctober 25, 2021act reading, ACT, ACT Prep, Test Prep, Test Prep Advice

Artificially Inflating College Application Details - Harmless or Risky?

What happens if you, the test-prep professional, are faced with an ethical dilemma such as “helping” a client artificially inflate their college application?

Matt McCorkleOctober 20, 2021College Applications, College Admissions, Bribery Scandal, Tutoring Advice, Tutoring

Test Scores Are a Must During a Record Year for College Applications

The streamlining of admission application processing means students are not getting a fair chance to be properly assessed during their application reviews.

Matt McCorkleOctober 11, 2021College Applications, Test Prep Advice, Marketing, College Admissions

Help Students Make the Most Out of Their Reach School Applications

Students applying to any of their reach schools must be reasonable in their considerations, but you can help them have their best chance of acceptance.

Matt McCorkleOctober 5, 2021College Admissions, College Applications, Tutoring Advice

Why Even One Point Matters on the ACT®

A perfect score on the ACT® is a 36, however, the current average composite ACT® score is a 20.7. What that means is that any score above a 21 is regarded as a great score. So, then, what’s 1 more point in the grand scheme of things?

Matt McCorkleSeptember 28, 2021ACT, score improvement, Tutoring Advice, ACT tutoring

Students Need Different Fall Test Prep Plans for Early Action Schools

EA and ED plan deadlines can be a pressing matter for students. Capitalizing on test-prep time and choosing priorities carefully will help students set and maintain the focus they need to reach their college goals.

Matt McCorkleSeptember 20, 2021College Applications, College Admissions, timeline, Tutoring Advice

When It Comes to Online College Interviews, Practice Makes Perfect

Online tutoring can be a prime opportunity to practice virtual conferencing to help prepare students for virtual college interviews.

Matt McCorkleSeptember 13, 2021College Admissions, Online Tutoring, College Applications

How Online Tutors Can Help Prep Students for Zoom College Interviews

As a tutor, you can offer your clients important tips and practice opportunities so students can make the most out of these virtual face-to-faces.

Matt McCorkleSeptember 8, 2021College Admissions, Online Tutoring, COVID-19

The Value and Importance of The Common Black College Application (CBCA)

The CBCA enables students to apply to a multitude of Historically Black Colleges and Universities all at once rather than applying to each school individually - saving both time and money.

Matt McCorkleAugust 29, 2021College Applications, College Admissions, Tutoring Advice, Tutoring

The 3 Trickiest ACT® Punctuation Rules All Students Need to Know

Understanding the nuances of punctuation marks and their usage should be a key component of any test-prep efforts for the ACT® English test.

Matt McCorkleAugust 20, 2021ACT, ACT test prep, Test Prep Tips, ACT English Test

The PSAT® Is a Useful Launching Point for SAT® Prep if You Know How to Use It

Strong test-prep tutors will be able to leverage PSAT® score reports to ensure that test-prep time and focus are allocated correctly.

Matt McCorkleAugust 13, 2021PSAT test, SAT Prep, SAT test prep, Test Prep Tips, Test Prep

Ending Legacy Admissions Would Be a Win for Your Test-Prep Business

The movement to end legacy college admissions is gaining steam. You should be hoping it succeeds.

Matt McCorkleAugust 9, 2021College Admissions, Current Events, Test Prep

The 3 Types of SAT® Reading Passages and How to Prepare for Each of Them

It is no wonder that many students find the SAT® Reading section to be the most challenging aspect of the test, which is why it is crucial to unpack each of the three types of passages for your students and offer advice on how to best prepare for each of them.

Matt McCorkleAugust 2, 2021sat reading, SAT Prep, Test Prep, Test Prep Advice