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How costly the entire ACT-taking process is for students depends on several factors: how many times they take the test, how many colleges they are applying to, if they qualify for ACT waivers, and so on. But one thing to keep in mind is that regardless of circumstances, all ACT…
Read MoreAs busy instructors who must simultaneously juggle our own subject curriculum and adequately prepare our students for the ACT, SAT, and college readiness in general, it can be hard to strike a balance. That’s why we’re here to help!
Read MoreWe tend to think of ACT prep as a teacher’s job, but a school’s college counselor can also be highly beneficial to students in the ACT prep process. So how exactly can you as an ACT counselor take steps to ensuring students’ preparedness and success on the test? Let’s take…
Read MoreIf you teach high school, and especially upperclassmen, you’ve probably fielded some questions from students along the lines of “why it is important to go to college?” and “what should I study in college?” These are important questions to be able to answer. After all, college is an expensive investment,…
Read MoreAcross high schools, there is plenty of preparation for college, from ACT and SAT practice to college essay tutorials. But what about preparation for the workforce?
Read MoreAs high school teachers, we often reference the College Board as our students prepare for the next stage in their academic careers. But who is this elusive group of people and what exactly do they do?
Read MoreThe ACT Writing Test is an optional, 40-minute component of the ACT. This section tests a student’s ability to craft an organized, well-articulated analytical essay on a presented topic. The prompt presents three distinct perspectives on a complex topic or issue, then construct an essay taking their own stance on…
Read MoreIt’s no secret that testing can be a costly enterprise for students. Even if a student forgos pricey tutoring, the cost of the test itself can be a burden. In an effort to level the playing field, there is a resource available to students from low income backgrounds – the…
Read MoreAcknowledging the mixed feelings educators have about standardized testing, they can be a good tool for measuring student learning, by allowing schools to compare students using a single benchmark. However, as educators, we also know that the same test, given the same way to all students, does not necessarily mean…
Read MoreLet’s face it. It’s very hard to get a teacher certification without putting your life on hold at some point in your training. Even with flexible online degree options and alternative certification programs, the fieldwork and student teaching requirements are very time consuming. It’s quite difficult to balance a full-time “day job” with…
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