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The Best Time to Start College Test Prep

The Best Time to Start College Test Prep

It’s no secret that many students and parents view test prep as a necessary part of the college admissions journey. While test prep can take many forms (stand by for an article on this later), one of the most important things to consider is when to begin preparations.

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Filed Under: Blog, Test Prep Tagged With: ACT, Junior Year, SAT, Timeline

Should I take the ACT or SAT?

Should I take the ACT or SAT?

This is one of the most frequent questions that I get from students and parents who are starting down the road to test prep. Is the SAT easier than the ACT? Is the ACT better than the SAT? Do colleges prefer the ACT or SAT? What does writing optional mean?

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Filed Under: Blog, Test Prep Tagged With: ACT, College Planning, SAT, Test Prep

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