Keeping up in math class is your best test prep strategy.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, College AdmissionsValerie ErdeNovember 9, 2023ACT Math, SAT, SAT Math, Digital SAT Math, Digital SAT

Test Optional? It Depends

Higher reported median ACT and SAT scores are inflated.

College Admissions, ACT & SAT, ACT, SAT, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeMarch 2, 2023Test Optional, ACT or SAT, SAT, College Board, College Test Prep, Standardized tests

The Myth Of The "Bad Tester"

There’s really no such thing as a bad tester.

Academic Performance, ACT & SAT, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeJune 15, 2022Standardized tests, academic help

Anxiety and Standardized Testing

Overcome test anxiety by understanding the cause.

Academic Performance, ACT & SAT, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeJune 15, 2022Standardized tests, test taking skills

Into The Weeds: ACT Versus SAT Reading

Understand the difference between ACT and SAT Reading Sections

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeApril 4, 2022

Into The Weeds: ACT Versus SAT Math

How do ACT and SAT math sections differ?

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeApril 4, 2022ACT or SAT, ACT Prep, SAT, SAT Math, ACT Math, ACT Test Prep

Grade Inflation: Is Your A Average Really An A?

Grade inflation may skew your college prospects.

Standardized Testing, College Admissions, Academic Performance, ACT & SAT, Test ScoresValerie ErdeMarch 29, 2022College Admissions

Biggest ACT/SAT Myths And Mistakes

Don’t fall for these common ACT/SAT myths and mistakes!

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Reading, Test ScoresValerie ErdeFebruary 8, 2022ACT or SAT, ACT Prep, SAT Prep, ACT tutoring, SAT tutoring

Colleges That Are NOT Test Optional

Even some test optional colleges require tests .

Standardized Testing, College Admissions, ACT & SATValerie ErdeJanuary 26, 2022Standardized tests, SAT, ACT, College, College Admissions

Multiple Choice Test Success

How multiple choice tests work and why you should improve those skills.

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT, Academic Performance, ACT & SAT Reading, Test ScoresValerie ErdeJanuary 23, 2022Multiple choice tests, Standardized tests, test taking skills

Can Family Meals Boost Test Scores?

Mealtime conversations build relevant ACT/SAT skills.

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, ACT & SAT, Academic Performance, Test ScoresValerie ErdeDecember 20, 2021Reading Comprehension, Literacy, SAT Prep, ACT Prep, SAT Reading, ACT Reading, AP English

Test-Optional: Is It Really a Choice?

Test optional basically means test preferred.

Academic Performance, ACT & SAT, College Admissions, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeNovember 3, 2021Test Optional, Standardized tests, College Admissions

Has Test-Optional Increased Admissions Competitiveness?

Test Optional caused a big increase in college applications, but not necessarily in competitiveness.

College Admissions, ACT & SAT, Standardized Testing, Test ScoresValerie ErdeFebruary 23, 2021College Admissions, Test Optional

Practicing For ACT/SAT (and Other) Test Success

Practicing like a pro is the key to conquering all kinds of tests.

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, ACT & SAT, Academic Performance, Test ScoresValerie ErdeFebruary 21, 2021ACT Test Prep, ACT or SAT, ACT Math, ACT, SAT, SAT Writing, SAT Prep

Parents' Role In Testing And Academic Success

Advice on the role parents should play in their teens’ ACT/SAT testing?

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, College Admissions, Academic Performance, ACT & SAT, Test ScoresValerie ErdeFebruary 4, 2021Standardized tests, ACT, SAT, ACT tutoring, SAT tutoring, SAT test prep, ACT Prep

5 Important Questions To Ask When Choosing A Tutor

Here are some tips to help you find the right tutor.

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT, Academic Performance, ACT & SAT Reading, Test ScoresValerie ErdeDecember 8, 2020Math prep, SAT Math, ACT Math, Tutoring

Raise Your ACT/SAT Verbal Score in 3 Weeks

1 book, 6 steps, no tutor.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeAugust 19, 2020ACT Test Prep, SAT test prep, ACT English, SAT Writing

6 Tips for Conquering SAT Math

Improve your SAT Math prep with 6 important steps.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeAugust 19, 2020SAT Math, SAT, Math prep

Tips for Motivating Your Teen

Internal motivation is the key to success in all things .

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT, College Admissions, ACT & SAT Reading, Test ScoresValerie ErdeJuly 13, 2020

ACT or SAT? How To Decide Which Test To Take

Tips to help you decide whether to take the ACT or SAT.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, College Admissions, Standardized Testing, Test ScoresValerie ErdeJune 1, 2020ACT Prep, SAT Prep, ACT or SAT, Standardized tests, College Admissions