Who cares about your test scores, anyway? Well…
- Colleges do, and not just for admissions – they also use your scores to place you out of basic freshman classes (which can save you lots of money down the road)
- Scholarships do – there’s free money for college, but it may depend on your test scores
- Your future boss does – many companies request your test scores on your job application now, even if you’ve been out of college for more than 10 years
Are you prepared to get your best score?
If you haven’t taken the SAT or ACT before, or if you want to increase your overall score more than 250 points (SAT) or 4 points (ACT), you should start preparing three months before your test date! If you’re close to your goal score, you should begin your re-preparation no later than 6 weeks before your test. Test strategies are pretty easy to grasp, but your brain needs some time to absorb your practice (a.k.a. homework) and allow you to use your new strategies with confidence on test day.
Score Boosting Test Preparation in Houston
If you’re in the Houston area and ready to start studying for the SAT or ACT, contact me today! Get a group of your friends together for group test preparation, or take advantage of custom one-on-one tutoring. I can also help you start the school year with a new edge in math, English, and nearly any other high school subject.
College Essays – Don’t Put Them Off Too Long!
I also help with college essays! The fall of your senior year is full of activities – some fun ones like homecoming, and others like your college applications, tests and quizzes, and the boatload of homework you will complete before winter break. Give yourself a break and get started on your college application essays now. I can meet with you for as little as one hour a week and help you write an attention-grabbing, star-quality essay that will leave you plenty of free time.
My dog, practicing for his SIT exam.
Come back each day (or subscribe) for explanations of the daily practice questions provided by the makers of the SAT and ACT, along with tips to succeed on your test and in school.
Need more help than what I’ve posted? Send me an email to ask a question or request tutoring. I provide private and small group tutoring in Houston for the ACT, SAT, and more.
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-Elizabeth