Tag Archives: SAT
Dominate the SAT Subject Tests
Your college(s) of choice may have stringent testing standards that require you to take the SAT Subject Tests. Be sure to check all testing requirements for each prospective school to avoid overlooking important admissions criteria. What are Subject Tests? As their name indicates, these tests (formerly known as SAT II) measure achievement in specific high school courses. There are 20 possible tests across five content areas. They are different in nature to the SAT, which is a reasoning test. They also differ from AP tests, which measure college level curriculum. Many students find Subject Tests similar to classroom tests or … Continue reading
Timing is Everything with Testing
Every fall LEAP receives at least several calls of anxiety ridden parents whose senior student has yet to have a first attempt at the ACT or SAT, let alone the recommended second attempt. Now they realize their back is up against the wall with limited testing dates and college application deadlines. With the ample number of ACT and SAT test dates year-round, there is no reason for a family to ever get in this position. Make a Plan LEAP has been prepping students for college entrance exams since 1999 with great results. From our experience, we advise for most students to start … Continue reading
ACT or SAT: Which One is for YOU?
ACT and SAT: either or both? Many juniors are faced by this dilemma. There is no one cookie cutter answer. The good news is all colleges accept either, so you have options. LEAP is in the business of helping students sort out the details and make the best possible decision for you. Which is exactly what our FREE ACT-SAT Essentials Seminar is all about on October 12th, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. If you are in the Greater Cincinnati join us by RSVP’ing here. Different Types of Tests To begin with, the nature of the ACT and SAT are different. The ACT is an … Continue reading
ACT & SAT College Readiness Benchmarks
ACT and SAT College Readiness Benchmarks are meant as a guideline to indicate students likely to be successful in college as a freshman. That is they have the ability and if they put the work in they are likely to succeed. ACT Benchmarks Came First In 2005 when ACT added the optional Writing portion to their test (remember: LEAP encourages all students to take the writing portion!), they also established College Readiness Benchmarks for each of the subtests: English, math, reading and science. Meeting the benchmark would indicate a student has a 50% chance of earning a B or better and … Continue reading
What’s New at Ohio Colleges
On Monday, I spent the day on the big and beautiful Ohio State University campus for the annual Articulation Meeting for the Ohio Association of College Admission Counselors (OACAC). A highlight was the session on Ohio’s public 4-year institutions, where there is always something new! ACT and SAT When it comes to college entrance exams, Miami University surprised many when they announced they are dropping the requirement for the ACT optional writing test. From an advising stance, I’m still going to continue to encourage students to take the writing portion of the test as many schools still require them. University of … Continue reading
Who Should Take the ACT or SAT Again?
To Retest or Not? By Lisa Mader, LEAP, 2011 If you were told you have a 55% chance of winning the lottery tonight, would you purchase a ticket? Of course! That same percentage of students will increase their ACT or SAT scores on a second attempt. Often this can lead to what feels like winning the college lottery. Many juniors taking their first round of ACT and SAT tests in the spring want to be done with testing only to move on to tackling college applications. Regardless of the first set of scores, I regularly encourage students to take a … Continue reading
