ACT | SAT
Test Preparation Program
SAT | ACT
Our Approach
Diagnostic Test
Every student needs a starting point.
We strongly suggest taking both tests to determine which one you can score higher at. It’s not about everyone else. It’s about your child.
Practice
Learn the exams through practice.
Practice, practice, and more practice. That is how our students strengthen their abilities and their knowledge of the exams for exam day.
Refresh
These tests ultimately “test” your knowledge.
The information is not based on tricks or information they can’t prepare for. Our students learn the information.
Mindset
Believing in yourself is the other key.
The mythology of these exams is often more intimidating than the actual test. We use our founders mindset techniques for performance.
Strategy
Strategy is only a fifth of the battle.
It all begins with knowledge and then we go from there. But, without prior knowledge, strategy is useless.
Our SAT | ACT program options
One-on-one Coaching (Signature Program)
Strategies are helpful but if your student doesn't understand the underlying material, they cannot improve. That is why our Private instructors and Academic coaches spend a significant portion of our preparation refreshing your student on all of the underlying math, vocabulary, and other material. They then move onto mindset and practice to get the optimal performance out of your student.
Workshops (Small Group)
We are especially excited about our ACT workshop which takes all of the one-on-one pieces into a boot camp style course.
It blends all the best test-taking tips with meta-learning curriculums that are solely focused on motivating your child in a group setting. We suggest this course for those children that perform better in classroom or group settings.
This workshop is capped at 5 students at a time for optimal performance. This is a 16-week program with two independent office hours with your instructor so long as hours are purchased in a package form.
FAQs about the SAT | ACT with Test Optional Universities
Now that more and more schools are going “Test Optional” or Test Blind, when should you take it? And who should take it?
What should Rising Juniors and Juniors be doing to prepare?
Typically, during the second semester of Junior year, Juniors should be focused on three things: (1) standardized tests, (2) AP or IB exams, and (3) building their college list.
With many things in flux, where do you start? First, start where you are.
But should students be worried since some schools like the UC’s have gone test blind? Short answer: No.
If you are applying to a difficult or competitive school, to a competitive program, or coming out of a well-resourced school, you will absolutely want to take these tests and do well. Remember, you are going to be competing against peers not just nationally but against your peers at your school. If some of them have successfully taken their exams for example in February, then that is what you are competing against as difficult as that may be to hear.
Are schools going to be requiring it?
If you are applying to a difficult or competitive school, to a competitive program, or coming out of a well-resourced school, you will absolutely want to take these tests and do well. Remember, you are going to be competing against your peers not nationally but against your peers at your school. If some of them have successfully taken their exams for example in February, then that is what you are competing against as difficult as that may be to hear.
Who do you recommend taking the SAT & ACT?
There are several instances where I think taking these tests is necessary.
First, are you applying to a competitive school like Harvard, Yale, Stanford, or NYU? Then you want to take the tests when they become available.
Second, are you looking to improve your numbers? I have worked with several kids that had to take a leave of absence for health or family reasons. The numbers absolutely matter.
Third, is it a competitive program? Who else is applying to your school from across the country? Although you aren’t competing nationally against your peers overall, you are looked at and compared to the peers of your major or program.
Finally, how competitive was your high school, and did you take advantage of the resources of the school?
Get in touch with us to find out our recommendations for the optimal test taking timeline!
Most-frequently-asked-questions-about-college-admissions-during-covid-19. This afternoon I sat down with Dr. Cynthia Colon to discuss ways in which Juniors and Seniors can be using this time wisely. Now that the initial shock is wearing off and many of us are coming up for air, how can we best help Sophomores and Juniors navigate the second semester better?