Juniors (and some sophomores) at high schools across the country take the PSAT exam each October. For many college bound students, it is the beginning of the “college planning process”. It is the catalyst for exploring colleges, thinking about reasonable prospects, and considering additional testing (SAT, ACT and Subject Tests) and related preparation.
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College Board’s Score Choice Sets Off Debate and Angst — Some Schools to Require All SAT Scores
June 2, 2009
The College Board’s new policy that lets students report selected SAT scores has set off both a national debate and heightened anxiety. Until now, students who took the SAT more than once had no choice but to submit scores from all test administration dates. Score Choice eliminates that requirement, except when the college or university opposes the policy.
SAT / ACT Coaching Found to Slightly Improve Scores
May 20, 2009
A new report released by the National Association of College Admission Counseling found that SAT and ACT coaching slightly improved scores. According to the report, a typical increase is 30 points on the SAT (combined math and reading scores) and less than one point on the ACT. However, at some colleges, a relatively minor gain could enhance a student’s opportunity for admission.
Free “Can’t Miss” Programs to Boost SAT & ACT Scores
May 18, 2009
Here are some can’t miss FREE on-line programs to improve your scores. Since building your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills is a cumulative process, it is recommended that you get started as early as possible.
SAT & ACT Prep Tools: Sharpening Your Scores
May 18, 2009
Need to improve your performance on the college entrance exams? Consider these books and low-cost practice tools to improve your SAT and ACT scores.
College Admissions: What’s Most Important?
November 17, 2008
College Admissions officers try to build a diverse and balanced class of motivated, involved, and qualified students with genuine interests, impressive achievements, interesting talents & experiences, good character and real personalities – with the potential to “fit in” and be an asset to the school. Passion, intellectual curiosity, maturity, leadership, commitment and energy are particularly [...]
About Lynn Lubell
Lynn Radlauer Lubell is the Publisher of InLikeMe.com, an internationally renowned website for college-bound students, parents and guidance counselors, and the Founder of Admission by Design, an educational consultancy.
A graduate of MIT and Harvard Business School, Lynn is a professional member of IECA and a member of HECA. She has broad expertise in college admission strategy and planning.
Lynn served on the MIT Educational Council for ten years interviewing hundreds of undergraduate applicants.
Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Admission by Design, consults with students and families in South Florida and beyond.