PLAN THE BEST PATH TO TEST DAY
Establish a baseline score
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SAT Diagnostic - Click to download BLUEBOOK, which contains digital SAT exams.
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ACT Diagnostic - Click to reveal a paper-form ACT. Self-grade using the key at the end.
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Concordance Table - A tool for comparing your SAT score to your ACT score
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Text Jim Addeo at 518 727 7105 for assistance!
Plan your test dates . . .
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SAT/ACT Calendar - Click for a schedule of test dates and registration deadlines.
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Plan to prep for one to two months leading into your exam date.
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Plan at least two shots at the exam in an effort to realize your full scoring potential.
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Plan at least two shots at the exam for the sake of super-scoring.
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Super-scoring - Click for an explanation of this common college policy.
Prep with a purpose . . .
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Google colleges of interest + 'SAT Score' in order to establish your goals.
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Google colleges of interest + 'Test Optional ' to see whether you need to submit a test score.
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Google colleges of interest + 'Common Data Set' to dig deeper into school research.
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Maximize your score by sticking to one exam (SAT or ACT) - colleges do not require both.
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Take at least three strictly timed practice tests before the actual test date.
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Always review missed questions from one practice test before moving onto the next.
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Text Jim Addeo at 518 727 7105 for clarity on any of the above points!