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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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Belvedere Tiburon Library

Phone: (415) 789-2661

Hours
Mon, Feb 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Library was designed by the firm of Bull, Stockwell, and Allen. The architectural style is that of the 19th century railroad yard in Tiburon. 
 
The site is part of the landfill of the 1890s done to create the railroad yard. Windows frame views of the marsh lands and Old St. Hilary's Open Space preserve. 
 
The expanded library was designed by Brown Reynolds Watford Architecture and added approximately 9,000 square feet, bringing the total size of the library to about 19,500 square feet. 

Upcoming Events

Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Belvedere Tiburon Library - Founders Room
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