Common Writing Struggles and How Parents Can Help 150 150 Kristen

Common Writing Struggles and How Parents Can Help

Learning to write is one of the earliest tasks children learn in school, but it can prove to be difficult. Often times parents are confused as to why a child with a strong command of spoken language seems to struggle with written language. This is completely normal and pretty common for young children. Most young…

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SAT vs ACT: Popularity by State 150 150 Emma Taylor

SAT vs ACT: Popularity by State

While it is common for students to take both the SAT and ACT, historically the SAT has been the test of choice on both the East and West Coasts while the ACT has been favored in the Midwest. Because the tests have different formats, they may highlight different strengths of the student.  Some students choose…

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Comparing the SAT and the ACT 150 150 Emma Taylor

Comparing the SAT and the ACT

While students have a choice of which test they would prefer to take, it’s a good idea to look at the particulars of each to make an informed decision.  Depending on the student, eat test could highlight different strengths and weaknesses.  Here are some basic comparisons of the two tests. While the SAT is a…

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The ACT Test Format, Timing & Questions 150 150 Emma Taylor

The ACT Test Format, Timing & Questions

Original Page: https://www.studypoint.com/ed/the-act-test/ How is the ACT Test Formatted? The ACT is accepted as a college entrance exam by all four-year colleges in the United States.  Here is the basic information about the test. What is the ACT? The ACT tests a student’s abilities in four basic areas that include: Math, English, Reading and Science. …

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ACT Dates and Deadlines 150 150 Emma Taylor

ACT Dates and Deadlines

If you, or your student, plan to take the ACT in 2014 the chart below provides test dates and registration deadlines.  For the most accurate and up to date information, visit the ACT website. Upcoming ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required February 8, 2014* January 10, 2014 January 11–24, 2014 April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 8–21, 2014 June 14, 2014…

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Converting SAT Scores to ACT Scores 150 150 Emma Taylor

Converting SAT Scores to ACT Scores

Some students will choose to take both the SAT and the ACT when preparing to apply for college.  For that reason, the College Board and the ACT worked together in 2006 to see if there were correlations between the two test scores. The College Board notes, “The SAT and ACT are different tests, and it…

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The SAT: Format, Time & Subjects 150 150 Emma Taylor

The SAT: Format, Time & Subjects

How is the SAT test formatted? The SAT is accepted as a college entrance exam by all four-year colleges in the United States.  Here is the basic information about the test. Here’s the basic information about the SAT test.  What does the SAT cover? The SAT covers three basic areas.  Those are Math, Critical Reading…

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When to Register and Take the SAT in 2014 150 150 Emma Taylor

When to Register and Take the SAT in 2014

If you, or your student, plan to take the SAT in 2014, the chart below will provide you with test dates and registration deadlines.  For the most up to date information regarding dates visit the official College Board site. Students have seven opportunities annually to take the SAT.  Generally students need to register three to…

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SAT Registration 150 150 Emma Taylor

SAT Registration

What you need to know to register for the SAT The time has come and you, or your child, need to register for the SAT.  To get started, follow these basic steps. How to register Visit the College Board website.  From that site you can complete registration online.  If you choose to file a paper…

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Receiving and Understanding your ACT Scores 150 150 Emma Taylor

Receiving and Understanding your ACT Scores

ACT score reports will be mailed to students between three and eight weeks following the actual date of taking the ACT.  Because of this you need to make sure that you or your student allows plenty of time to both take the test and receive the scores in time to meet the application deadlines for…

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How to Send Your ACT Scores 150 150 Emma Taylor

How to Send Your ACT Scores

Familiarize yourself with the ACT registration and the process of where and how to send your scores. Here are the basics. Scores are recorded every time you take the ACT and are filed separately.  In the event you choose to take the ACT more than once, you may select which set of scores to be…

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ACT Registration 150 150 Emma Taylor

ACT Registration

What you need to know to register for the ACT The time has come and you, or your child, need to register for the ACT. To get started, follow these basic steps. How to register Visit the ACT website.  From that site you can complete registration online or obtain the information you need to register…

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How to Help Your Child Control Anger 150 150 Kristen

How to Help Your Child Control Anger

While your child is in school, he or she will be handling many different responsibilities, from class participation, homework, after-school activities, and so on. Dealing with so much can be overwhelming or frustrating for some children. If your child struggles with multiple responsibilities or stresses over school, he or she may have trouble containing that…

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What To Do When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed Teaching Staff

What To Do When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

High school can be a very stressful time. Most likely, it’s the most stressful situation you’ve encountered in your life so far. Balancing classes, extracurriculars, your social life, your college search and application process and more can easily take a toll on you. Everyone experience stress at one time or another. If your workload or…

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Parenting Your Middle Schooler 150 150 Kristen

Parenting Your Middle Schooler

As your child transitions into middle school, he or she will be experience new, exciting, and possibly even challenging changes. While your child handles a new school, meeting new people, new classes and expectations, you will likely also be experiencing some changes with your children. Middle school coincides with the onset of puberty, so it…

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Avoiding Senioritis Teaching Staff

Avoiding Senioritis

Senior year might seem like it’s the perfect time to slack off, right? You’ve probably already been accepted to a college, and now you have time to spend with all of your friends before you graduate. However, as tempting as it may seem to take it easy and let your grades slide during your senior…

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Choosing Extracurricular Activities 150 150 Kristen

Choosing Extracurricular Activities

Deciding which extracurricular activities your child participates in can be stressful. With so many choices and pressure to give your child plenty of opportunities you may find yourself wondering what to choose and when to draw the line. Or, you may feel totally lost and not know what will be best for you and your…

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Taking Vocational Classes in High School Teaching Staff

Taking Vocational Classes in High School

By the time you are in high school, you’re probably thinking about and feeling pressure to decide if you’re going to attend college, what schools you want to apply to, what careers you’re interested in, etc. Regardless of what your secondary education or career plans may be, vocational classes could be beneficial. What are vocational…

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Relieving Test Anxiety 150 150 Kristen

Relieving Test Anxiety

With the school year underway, your child is probably well into his or her studies. Along with all the worksheets, projects and papers also come tests. As schools turn their focus more and more to testing, you and your child may be starting to feel some of the affects. It’s completely normal for a student…

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Test-Taking Tips and Strategies Teaching Staff

Test-Taking Tips and Strategies

With the school year back in swing, or starting soon, you’re probably starting to think about your classes, your schoolwork, extra commitments, etc. You might even be thinking about what tests you’ll have to prepare for and take this year – especially if you’re planning on taking the SAT or ACT. Doing well in school…

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