Test Prep
Education is vital to success in life; that’s true regardless of your chosen field. Of course, success in education largely depends on being able to achieve good results on examinations. Therefore, whether we like it or not, lots ultimately comes down to success in taking those exams. What many don’t realize is that taking tests […]
Before you can start a professional career as a nurse, a truck driver, or the owner and operator of your own business, you’ll need to prove your proficiency by passing a standardized test. Whether it’s the MCAT, GMAT, GRE, CDL, NCLEX, or something else, most professional careers require not only educational courses and certificates but […]
Smart parents stop obsessing over the SAT or ACT score itself. They obsess over what each point unlocks: tens of thousands of dollars in merit scholarships at the schools their kids actually want to attend. “Families who tutor with MJ Prep see 550% to 2,500% ROI on test prep. Every other investment for college pales […]
Re-reading your notes is the most popular study method. It is also one of the least effective. SQ3R — Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review — is the proven alternative that turns passive reading into active learning. The idea is to work smarter, not harder. There is no need to study the same material for hours […]
TL;DR — 5 WAYS TO STAND OUT Test scores — the lever you fully control. Strong scores often offset class-rank concerns at competitive schools. Work experience — most honor-roll students don’t have real jobs. The ones who do stand out. Leadership — lead one thing well rather than join eight. Recommendation letters — two from […]
Deadlines + Playoffs + Final Exams + AP Exams + Banquets + Study groups + Applications + ACT/SATs + Dances + Award Ceremonies + Grad Parties + Graduations = Burnout Is your head spinning yet? This time of year is hectic (to say the least), and your batteries are already running pretty low. Staying level-headed is […]
Studying for AP Exams Is a Win-Win The season of AP exams is coming! Daunting AP tests can induce panic in even the best and brightest students who’ve spent an entire year (or more) preparing. While they have no effect on grades, AP exams do offer students the chance to earn college credit without the college price tag: a […]
High Schoolers: Use Your Summer! While summer is known for being a time to kick back and relax, it’s also the perfect opportunity to get ahead on your test prep and college applications. When high schoolers use their summers to volunteer, find a job, or even study, they build their skills and resume to stand out from […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Depending on what college you want to attend, a certain ACT or SAT score will be required to get in. Every college and university accepts both tests and treats them equally, so it’s up to you to decide which one is better for you. It’s recommended to take both a practice SAT and a practice ACT […]
Six emails. All marked CRITICAL. All in my spam folder. By the time I checked, the ACT had cancelled my registration — and the standby deadline had passed too. No exceptions. No refunds. I run a test prep company. I’m the president of the National Test Prep Association. And I still got dinged before test […]