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Flying Blind: The Truth about Test Optional and Test Blind College Admissions

Part 1 of College Admissions Testing 101: How to Plan for the ACT & SAT

A presentation by Adam Piacente of Marin SAT Prep at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library October 22, 2022.


College Admissions Testing 101: How to Plan for the ACT & SAT (full video)

PART 1

1 00:14 About Adam Piacente
2 02:44 How important are these tests?
3 07:23 Test Required
4 08:18 Test Optional
5 15:29 Test Blind
6 17:29 Test Blind Timeline
7 22:10 Test Blind Consequences
8 32:22 Test Blind Discussion
9 34:27 Adam’s Recommendation

PART 2

10 35:10 ACT vs. SAT
11 39:55 Test prep materials
12 40:59 Deciding which test to take.
13 43:06 When to start test prep.
14 46:25 ACT and SAT Testing Calendars
15 50:58 Choosing a test prep service.
16 59:56 Extra Time and Accommodations
17 01:01:00 Registering for the ACT and SAT.
18 01:03:21 Preparing for Test Day
19 01:14:57 Understanding Your Scores
20 01:16:41 Sending Your Scores
21 01:18:35 Understanding Performance Issues: Test Apathy and Test Anxiety

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