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College Admissions Testing 101: How to Plan for the SAT and ACT
April 29, 2023 @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
College Admissions Testing 101: How to Plan for the SAT and ACT
Belvedere-Tiburon Library | Saturday, April 29 2023 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Did you know that a student’s ACT and SAT scores are often worth as much as the student’s entire grade point average when applying to colleges? Yet even with so much stake, most parents and students understand very little about how to properly plan for these critically important tests.
Adam Piacente of Marin SAT Prep will present College Admissions Testing 101: How to Plan for the SAT and ACT to help college-bound students and their parents navigate the often confusing process of college admissions testing and make an effective plan for success!
Understanding Testing Requirements:
Test Required? Test Optional? Test Blind?
Deciding which tests to take:
SAT? ACT? SAT and ACT?
Scheduling the tests:
When to take the tests. How many times to take them.
Preparing for the tests:
When to start. Finding the right test prep program. Which books to use.
Registering for the tests:
When to register. How to register. How NOT to register.
Getting ready for test day:
How to get ready. How NOT to get ready.
Understanding your scores:
How to interpret score reports. How to compare SAT and ACT scores.
Submitting scores to colleges:
When to submit scores. Which scores to submit.
Understanding performance issues:
How to deal with test anxiety. How to deal with test apathy.
…and more!
This presentation is for both students and parents. Adam will also be available afterwards to answer questions.
Admission if FREE.
Hope to see you there!