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How Do I Cancel My SAT Scores?
Canceling Scores & Utilizing Score Choice: Part 1 How Do I Cancel My SAT Scores? If you come out of the SAT knowing you did poorly, you have 2 options to “cover up” your bad score. 1) You can cancel your SAT score or 2) You can use Score Choice when sending colleges your SAT scores. In this post, I will cover canceling your scores, but check out our other posts from this series to better understand score choice and rescheduling test dates. Canceling Scores & Utilizing Score Choice: Part 2 – How Do I Use Score Choice to Show … Continue reading
A Chat with a Perfect Scorer
In January 2012 Joan Zhang bubbled her way to SAT perfection. This is no small feat, as each year less than .02% of high school students earn a perfect 2400. I had the pleasure of talking with Joan about her success and her preparation with Test Masters. Through our chat, I discovered something unexpected – she is just like any other high school student. That’s right, Joan isn’t a hybrid teenage robot who magically computes every correct answer on the SAT. Many people put perfect scorers on an idealistic pedestal laced with stereotypes – Perfect scorers know what they are … Continue reading
Ask Test Masters: 6th Grade Prep?
You ask and we answer! Do you have question about college admissions, applications, entrance exams, or anything pertaining to college preparation? Drop us a line at Ask Test Masters, and we will answer your question in an upcoming post! Question: “Was wondering if I need to be worrying about this yet… my daughter is in 6th grade. Any key items I should be on the look-out for in Jr. High? (hoping not)” – P. Answer: The “right” time to begin preparing for tests like the PSAT, SAT, and ACT varies from student to student based on individual score goals. Some … Continue reading
Ask Test Masters: Score Choice
You ask and we answer! Do you have question about college admissions, applications, entrance exams, or anything pertaining to college preparation? Drop us a line at Ask Test Masters, and we will answer your question in an upcoming post! Question: “Is it true that when you send in your SAT scores you can pick the best section score from any of the tests you have taken, and make like… one big…good test score?” – S. Answer: Great question! The answer is no, you cannot create a “superscore” – or one big, good test score. Using College Board’s Score Choice, you … Continue reading
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Tagged ask test masters, SAT, score choice, score reports, sending scores, superscore
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SAT or ACT? Which Exam Do You Take?
Having trouble deciding over taking the SAT or the ACT? Not even sure what the difference is? We’re here to point you in the right direction by providing facts about both exams. GENERAL INFO The SAT is divided into ten sections which include: 3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing, and 1 experimental section which is not scored. Each section is scored from 200-800 points. There is one required essay which is scored on a 0-12 scale. Actual testing time without any breaks is 3 hours and 45 minutes. A perfect score on the SAT is a 2400. The ACT … Continue reading
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Tagged ACT, Critical Reading, essay, Guessing Penalty, Math, SAT, Science, vocab
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College Preparation for 2012
Before we completely wash our hands clean of 2011, there are just a few things that we all need to do in order to prepare us for the 2012 semester. Now is the time to shake off our negative habits so we can make way for better positive habits. Now that we are in 2012 here are some things that we want you to take care of in order to guarantee a successful beginning to a new spring semester. Without a single grade level excluded, here they are: FRESHMAN Volunteer Your winter break is not over yet so make the … Continue reading
4 Winter Break Tips 4 the Juniors
Final exams are almost finished and winter break is just around the corner! We understand that a vegged-out winter hibernation is much needed. You’ve worked extremely hard and you should be proud. Treat yourself to a little break and recharge those batteries. But don’t overdo it. There is a fine line between taking a break and going into full-on lazy mode. Do not cross that line Juniors, you still have work to do. Before you ring in the New Year, make it a goal to complete the following tasks: 1. Meet With Your Counselor Schedule an appointment before you go … Continue reading
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Tagged ACT, counselor, junior, resume, SAT, scholarship, winter break
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You Got Your PSAT Scores Back – Now What?
Now that PSAT scores are out, some of you might be wondering, “What was the point?” Colleges aren’t going to see your PSAT scores, so why did you even take it at all? Well the PSAT is actually a pretty important test for several reasons. Now that you have your scores back, there are several things you should be doing. 1. Look Into the National Merit Scholarship The PSAT is the qualification exam for the National Merit Scholarship — it’s a pretty big deal, so if you don’t know what it is, find out! At this point, there isn’t much … Continue reading
Mid-Semester College Update
Okay guys and gals, as we head into the second half of the school year, we want to remind you of where you should be during this point in your college preparation process. So here is a friendly reminder for every grade level, which means that everybody should read this! FRESHMAN By now you guys should have a firm grasp on how to keep yourself organized amidst all the craziness that your teachers have thrown at you. Organization is crucial to getting those desirable grades, and it better have started now! Did you find an extracurricular activity that interests you? … Continue reading
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SAT Vocabulary Lesson
Whether you are just now beginning to prepare for the SAT or you are back to the books and trying to help boost your score, one of the most important yet underrated items of preparation that students love to put aside are the SAT vocabulary words. Here are some tips to help you guys learn those magical words without the added stress. YOU CAN’T LEARN EVERY SINGLE WORD IN JUST ONE STUDY SESSION There is no such thing as overnight success when it comes to preparing for the SAT. You must commit yourself to studying just a little bit each … Continue reading
