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Standardized Testing. It’s Back. And it’s Unavoidable

Standardized Testing. It’s Back. And it’s Unavoidable

by Jo Leonard | May 6, 2026 | ACT test, College Admissions, SAT Test

Standardized Testing: It’s Back…Hrumphh   You can nap after it’s all over but for now, listen up. What’s really changed is the timing and your and your student’s mindset. Families now need to start earlier, think more strategically about which test...
COVID-19 is Increasing Test Optional Schools. Is this Good or Bad for My Student?

COVID-19 is Increasing Test Optional Schools. Is this Good or Bad for My Student?

by Jo Leonard | Mar 27, 2020 | ACT test, College Admissions, College Applications, Emergency, SAT Test, Uncategorized

COVID-19 is Increasing Test Optional Schools. Is this Good or Bad for My Student? Michael Nietzel writes on education for Forbes. He recently talked about how schools are once again reconsidering test optional strategies, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. Here...
March Makeup Test & May SAT Test Cancelled

March Makeup Test & May SAT Test Cancelled

by SteveWillDesign | Mar 26, 2020 | ACT test, College Admissions, College Applications, Emergency, SAT Test

March Makeup Test & May SAT Test Cancelled College Board is canceling the May 2, 2020 SAT and SAT Subject Test administration. Makeup exams for the March 14 administration (scheduled for March 28) are also canceled. Students who already registered for May, whose...
Are Advanced Placement (AP) Exams really going online?

Are Advanced Placement (AP) Exams really going online?

by Jo Leonard | Mar 24, 2020 | ACT test, College Admissions, College Students, Emergency, SAT Test

AP exams are to be taken online, with various rules and dispensations. SAT/ACT/AP/Subject tutoring providers that have been vetted carefully are listed here: https://joleonard.com/menu/complimentary-resources/   News from CollegeBoard as it pertains to the AP test. As...
Top 5 SAT & ACT Prep Tips That Will Help You Score Big

Top 5 SAT & ACT Prep Tips That Will Help You Score Big

by Jo Leonard | Sep 11, 2018 | ACT test, College Admissions, College Applications, SAT Test

Top 5 SAT & ACT Prep Tips That Will Help You Score Big There are hundreds of study tips for preparing for the SAT or ACT. Depending on your personality, learning style, and life situation, some will work better for you than others. But here are my top 5 picks,...

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