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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

Grade Inflation: Is Your A Average Really An A?

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

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

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

Practicing For ACT/SAT (and Other) Test Success

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

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

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

6 Steps To Better Grades And Boosting Your GPA

6 Steps To Better Grades And Boosting Your GPA

Getting better grades and a higher GPA will help you get into a top college.

College Admissions, Academic PerformanceValerie ErdeNovember 23, 2020GPA, Grades, College Admissions, Motivation, Tutoring