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

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

The Rise of AP in College Admissions

With the death of SAT Subject Tests, AP exams are likely to become more important.

Academic Performance, College Admissions, Standardized Testing, Test ScoresValerie ErdeMarch 30, 2021AP Exams, Standardized tests

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

Who Gets In And Why - Book Highlights

Every high school parent should read this book!

College Admissions, Standardized Testing, Test Scores, Summer Programs & ActivitiesValerie ErdeOctober 1, 2020College Admissions, College Merit Scholarships, College Application, Test Optional, Standardized tests

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

Need Help? Most Students Wait Until It's Too Late

Trying to improve your GPA or test scores? Don’t wait and don’t be shy about asking for help.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized Testing, Test ScoresValerie ErdeMarch 6, 2020ACT or SAT, academic help

Gender Gap Persists In ACT/SAT Math Scores

Why do girls’ ACT/SAT math scores still lag those of boys, despite their high performance in math classes?

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, Standardized Testing, Test ScoresValerie ErdeFebruary 3, 2020ACT Math, SAT Math, Test Scores and gender