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1. What's the difference between the SAT and the ACT?We're so glad you asked! The new digital SAT is almost here and there is A LOT to know about it. It the most well-designed college admissions exam to date – and your child SHOULDN’T take it. CLICK HERE to join us on Thursday, July 20th at 7pm for a FREE 1-hour webinar on the changes to the SAT and PSAT. We’ll explain why your child SHOULD NOT take the new digital test and what they should do instead to set them up for college admissions success. The SAT will be going digital in 2024. But that’s not all: this new SAT represents the biggest change the exam has undergone in over fifty years, thanks to a fully redesigned Reading/Writing section, the elimination of the no-calculator Math section, and a never-before used adaptive format. In this FREE 1-hour webinar, Ivy Method Co-Founders Michael Robin and Peyton McDavitt will demystify these changes and help you make a choice about the best test prep plan for your student. They will cover: The format of the new SAT, including specific sections, question types, and patterns Why you SHOULD prep for the new, digital PSAT The format of the current ACT, and how it differs from the new SAT Which test your child should take, depending on their individual strengths How the digital, adaptive format may negatively affect your child’s test performance When your child should start to prep for the SAT or ACT Why “test optional” does not really mean “test optional” How to set a goal score for your child The webinar will be followed by a 15 minute Q&A.
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2. Which exam should my child take?Currently, we do not recommend taking the new digital SAT. See the answer to the question above (and come join the free webinar!).
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3. Does my PSAT score matter? Why study for the PSAT?Most people think of the PSAT as just “practice.” It’s not. While PSAT scores do not get reported to colleges, the PSAT is the qualifying test for National Merit Scholarships. If an eleventh-grader scores well on the PSAT, he/she can become a semifinalist for a National Merit Scholarship—something that looks very good on a student’s resume when applying to colleges. If your son or daughter intends to apply to Ivy League or other highly selective colleges, it’s a good idea for them to do some preparation for the PSAT.
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1. What's the difference between the SAT and the ACT?We're so glad you asked! The new digital SAT is almost here and there is A LOT to know about it. It the most well-designed college admissions exam to date – and your child SHOULDN’T take it. CLICK HERE to join us on Thursday, July 20th at 7pm for a FREE 1-hour webinar on the changes to the SAT and PSAT. We’ll explain why your child SHOULD NOT take the new digital test and what they should do instead to set them up for college admissions success. The SAT will be going digital in 2024. But that’s not all: this new SAT represents the biggest change the exam has undergone in over fifty years, thanks to a fully redesigned Reading/Writing section, the elimination of the no-calculator Math section, and a never-before used adaptive format. In this FREE 1-hour webinar, Ivy Method Co-Founders Michael Robin and Peyton McDavitt will demystify these changes and help you make a choice about the best test prep plan for your student. They will cover: The format of the new SAT, including specific sections, question types, and patterns Why you SHOULD prep for the new, digital PSAT The format of the current ACT, and how it differs from the new SAT Which test your child should take, depending on their individual strengths How the digital, adaptive format may negatively affect your child’s test performance When your child should start to prep for the SAT or ACT Why “test optional” does not really mean “test optional” How to set a goal score for your child The webinar will be followed by a 15 minute Q&A.
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2. Which exam should my child take?Currently, we do not recommend taking the new digital SAT. See the answer to the question above (and come join the free webinar!).
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3. Does my PSAT score matter? Why study for the PSAT?Most people think of the PSAT as just “practice.” It’s not. While PSAT scores do not get reported to colleges, the PSAT is the qualifying test for National Merit Scholarships. If an eleventh-grader scores well on the PSAT, he/she can become a semifinalist for a National Merit Scholarship—something that looks very good on a student’s resume when applying to colleges. If your son or daughter intends to apply to Ivy League or other highly selective colleges, it’s a good idea for them to do some preparation for the PSAT.
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