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Post by TTA tutors: Steven and Amy As we all struggle to find some stability in a chaotic world created by the Coronavirus, it seems that the only constant is change. In many cases, the change is welcome, even necessary. Such is the case, we believe, with the proposed three major changes coming to the […]
There are so many “terms” to learn when you’re applying to college that it can feel like an entirely different language. Super scoring, ACT, SAT, Subject Tests, Common App, reach, target, early action single choice, early decision II, score choice, word count, and the list goes on. WHAT IS SUPER SCORING? For this post, we’ll […]
By: Amy Dulan “Trying to understand is like straining through muddy water. Have the patience to wait! Be still and allow the mud to settle.” -Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching Sound familiar? Preparing for the ACT can sometimes feel like you’re slogging through mud, uncertain of what lies before you. Achieving clarity is a challenge […]
On January 7, 2016 the College Board released PSAT scores from the fall 2015 exam. These are the first scores for the newly changed PSAT exam from October 2015. We’ve heard from our students (and parents) that there is much confusion surrounding the new PSAT scoring. We are here to explain. There are three scores […]
We have heard many SAT horror stories over the years from our students. Hurricanes in the middle of tests and proctors insisting no one move, a bloody nose that soaked the score sheet and a student too shy to speak up, not enough booklets ordered and students left waiting over an hour to take the […]
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