Which
Tests to Take? - The ACT or the SAT? PSAT or
the PLAN? The PLAN - What's that? Introduce yourself to the
most "important" tests of your high school career.
Suggested Timetable - Strategies for
when you might want to consider taking the tests and a general
outline of what you can do during your few years in high
school to maximize your score.
Part
One |
Freshman
year to the summer after sophomore year. |
Part
Two |
Summer after sophomore
year to graduation of high school. |
Standardized
Test Dates - When the tests will be offered.
Success on test day requires plenty of time to register
and prepare - and may take more than one try. Plan ahead.
MATS
and EXPLORE - Options to take standardized
tests as an elementary or middle school student. Yippee!
SAT Advice
- General and specific advice to topple this juggernaut.
How to write the essay, how to proceed with critical reading,
how to solve math problems. All with your eyes closed and
one hand tied behind your back.
ACT Advice
- Coming soon, but click the link to learn about the SAT
vs. the ACT.
SAT
Subject Tests Advice - Coming soon. For now,
remember to take your tests soon after you complete coursework
in the material. Find out which SAT subject tests to take
by talking to colleges.
PSAT
Advice - Coming soon, but click the link to
learn about the PSAT vs. the PLAN.
AP
Advice - An introduction to the AP program
is available in the Academics tab.
Reading
List - Reading literature is a long-term preparation
technique for standardized test success. If you have the
time, definitely read. If you don't know what to read, here
are my thoughts. If you don't like to read, here are my
thoughts. And if you don't read this, well, you'll never
know my thoughts.
Test
Prep Companies - A brief guide on my thoughts
for the test prep corporations out there. None of them are
terrible. None of them are great either. Effective studying
will not rely solely on one book or crash course.