Frequently Asked Questions

What to Do When Your Test Score Improvement Stalls – The Pace of Progress

by aplustutoring | Mar 2, 2020 | Education, Frequently Asked Questions, progress, Test Prep, Tutoring

A Piece of Cake The recipe for success on the SAT/ACT isn’t the same for everyone. Think of it as similar to baking a cake: one person can have all of the needed ingredients and baking experience; another person might have experience, too, but still need a few...

3 Changes Coming to the ACT Test in 2020

by aplustutoring | Nov 7, 2019 | Frequently Asked Questions, Test Prep, Test Preparation, Tutoring

Beginning with the administration of the September 2020 ACT test, students will have more choices for demonstrating their college aptitude. ACT has introduced section retesting, superscoring, and faster results with online testing. ACT Chief Commercial Officer Suzana...

Get to Know the ISEE and SSAT: A Closer Look (Part 2 of 2)

by aplustutoring | Nov 5, 2019 | Frequently Asked Questions, Test Prep, Test Preparation, Tutoring

Previously, we explored the key features of the ISEE and SSAT. Now that you know the basics, we will take a closer look at each test. Armed with this information, you will be able to choose the best test and best test prep plan for your child. The ISEE Private...

Get to Know the SSAT and ISEE: The Basics

by aplustutoring | Nov 5, 2019 | College, Frequently Asked Questions, Test Prep, Test Preparation, Tutoring

Applying for admission to private or independent schools can be daunting not only because schools may have their own individual admission requirements, but also because it may be the first time parents will navigate the complex standardized testing process. Don’t...

How Do Colleges View SAT and SAT Subject Test Scores?

by aplustutoring | Sep 25, 2015 | College Admissions, Frequently Asked Questions, SAT

Answers to your college admissions questions about the SAT and SAT Subject Tests Can a student pick and choose which sections of an SAT test the colleges can view, as opposed to just a certain test date's scores? For example, can a student send his Math score...

Q&A: Upcoming Changes to the PSAT and SAT Exams

by aplustutoring | Jan 27, 2015 | Frequently Asked Questions, SAT, Test Prep

Q: When will the new version of the PSAT be given for the first time? A: The new PSAT will be administered for the first time in October, 2015. So students in the Classes of 2017 and 2018 will be seeing the new PSAT this fall. Q: When is the first...