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College Admissions Testing: ACT and SAT

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College Admissions Testing 101

How to Plan for the SAT and ACT
2023-11-04 10:00:00 2023-11-04 12:15:00 America/Los_Angeles College Admissions Testing 101 Did you know that SAT and ACT scores can be worth as much as your entire GPA when applying to colleges? Learn how to plan for these important tests. Belvedere Tiburon Library - Teen Room

Saturday, November 04
10:00am - 12:15pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-04 10:00:00 2023-11-04 12:15:00 America/Los_Angeles College Admissions Testing 101 Did you know that SAT and ACT scores can be worth as much as your entire GPA when applying to colleges? Learn how to plan for these important tests. Belvedere Tiburon Library - Teen Room

Did you know that SAT and ACT scores can be worth as much as your entire GPA when applying to colleges? Learn how to plan for these important tests.

Even with so much stake, most parents and students understand very little about how to plan for these critically important tests. Attend College Admissions Testing 101 to help college-bound students and their parents navigate the often confusing process of college admissions testing. 

Topics include:

  • What is the new Digital SAT? When does it start? How does it differ from the old test?
  • Test required? Test optional? Test blind? What are the differences?
  • Deciding which tests to take. SAT?  ACT?  SAT and ACT?
  • Scheduling. When to take the tests.  How many times to take them.
  • Preparing.  When to start preparing.  What to look for in a test prep program.  Which books to use.
  • Registering.  When to register.  How to register.  How not to register.
  • Getting ready for test day. How to get ready.  How not to get ready. 
  • Understanding your scores.  How to interpret score reports.  How to compare SAT and ACT scores. How to decide whether to take a test again.
  • Submitting scores to colleges.  When to submit scores.  Which scores to submit.
  • Understanding performance issues. How to deal with test anxiety.  How to deal with test apathy.
  • …and more.

Adam will also be available after the presentation to answer questions.  

Adam Piacente is a teaching professional and founder of Marin SAT Prep, an educational service specializing in private tutoring for the ACT & SAT.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Talk/Lecture |

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