UPCOMING DECISIONS
Standardized test scores play an important role in your college admission outcomes. So, you need to understand fully the structure of these tests, their differences, and the college requirements to be able to decide which test is a good fit for you.
CLICK HERE to access some important information about these tests. This document covers the following key topics:
Structure of ACT and SAT, and the testing objectives (Pages 2-7)
How to determine your testing agenda and find the right test fit for yourself (Pages 8-9)
Planning your test schedule and registering online for a test date (Pages 10-12)
SAT/ ACT Tutor recommendations to find a good tutor (Page 13)
Set a personalized study schedule using highly effective test preparation strategies (Pages 14-17)
Let's get to learning about SAT, ACT and other standardized tests!
Test Prep: For Juniors
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please also review the attachments below containing important information.
SAT registration direct link - www.sat.collegeboard.org
ACT registration direct link - www.act.org
Explainer Video on the transition to the Digital SAT structure
MORE ABOUT THE DIGITAL SAT
The transition to the digital SAT may seem intimidating.
CLICK BELOW to read some helpful tips on optimizing your test prep strategy during this transition.
DIGITAL SAT QUESTION APP
You can also use the first-ever Digital SAT Question of the Day App to familiarize yourself with the new SAT through daily targeted practice in a fun, intuitive format.
The app is available for both iPhone and Android, and is free to use. You can DOWNLOAD NOW this app to start practicing.
MORE ABOUT TEST PREP
Another useful tutoring platform recommended by EduPlan is Achievable Exam Prep. The transition to the digital SAT may seem intimidating.
This platform offers effective test prep support and study strategies to help students prepare for important exams such as ACT.
CLICK HERE for more details.
RECOMMENDED TEST PREP SCHEDULE
Below is the suggested test preparation schedule to help you excel in your performance on the tests.
Saturday: Take a mock test and score your test
Sunday: Spend 1 hour reviewing your test results (figure out on your own what mistakes you made and if you know the right answers) – Sunday is a good day to get tutoring (but you need to have questions ready for the tutor, to be time well spent)
Monday: Spend 30 minutes to 1 hour reviewing incorrect answers and figuring out the correct response
Tuesday: Same as Monday
Wednesday: Complete one test section
Thursday: Complete 1-2 test sections
Friday: Rest!
TESTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
In addition to the standardized tests, most colleges and universities require international students to demonstrate English language proficiency by taking one of these tests: IELTS, TOEFL, or DUOLINGO.
You can visit the college website to learn more about their specific requirements, as some institutions specify the test they accept, while others allow applicants to choose from the options above.
IELTS is widely accepted by European universities, whereas TOEFL is highly recommended for colleges and universities in the United States due to its broader acceptability.
Although DUOLINGO is considered easier, its acceptance is more limited. We strongly encourage students to take both TOEFL and DUOLINGO to ensure flexibility, in case there are any issues with one of the scores.
