Are you in the midst of adjusting to home-based learning and wondering what to expect of this year’s AP exams? The College Board has your safety in mind and has recently developed a new testing process for students impacted by coronavirus school closures. Here’s what you need to know about coronavirus changes to the 2020 AP exams: How has coronavirus changed the AP exam format/process? All 2020 AP exams will utilize a new format to accommodate a test-from-home structure for students. Most of these tests will be 45 minutes in length and will consist solely of free-response questions. In addition, they will only focus on the materi ... Read More About What to Know About Coronavirus Changes to the 2020 AP Exams

With COVID-19 precautions forcing the cancellation and postponement of large gatherings of people, standardized tests like the ACT and SAT are finding themselves in similar situations to the NCAA Tournament and Coachella, weighing decisions to postpone or cancel certain test administrations in the name of public safety. And like most airlines and cruises, most testing agencies are relaxing their cancellation and rescheduling policies so that those concerned about coronavirus have the option to postpone their tests, penalty-free. Wondering what’s happening with a standardized test that you’re planning to take this spring?  Her ... Read More About COVID-19 Updates: List of Standardized Test Changes (Current as of March 20, 2020)

With 2020 just around the corner, now is the perfect time of year to start thinking about how to be the best version of yourself. If you happen to be a high school student who’s taking the ACT or SAT next year, it can be a good idea to set some resolutions relating to your test-taking. New Year’s resolutions for test-takers in 2020 include registering for exams as soon as possible, getting a head start on your study plan, and honestly analyzing your strengths and weaknesses.  What do resolutions for the ACT or SAT look like? Keep reading to learn four New Year’s resolutions for ACT/SAT test-takers.  New Year&rsquo ... Read More About 4 New Year’s Resolutions for ACT/SAT Test-Takers

If you’re applying to graduate school and need to take the GRE, it’s time to create a plan. With a plethora of advice and study material available, the choices can be overwhelming.  Which books should you purchase? How long should you review questions for each section? When should you take the official exam? The first step in answering these questions is to create a GRE prep plan. To establish a study plan, take GRE practice tests, identify your goals, and create a prep schedule.  Hoping to make the most of your GRE test date? Keep reading to learn how to create a GRE prep plan.  GRE prep plan tip #1: take a full- ... Read More About How to Create a GRE Prep Plan

If you’re a high school junior or senior planning to take the ACT or SAT, it can be helpful to choose your testing date at the start of the academic year. Staying organized and on top of your testing schedule can help you avoid missing exam registration deadlines and allow time to establish a personalized study plan. It can also help to ensure you have enough time to send your test scores to the colleges to which you’re applying. If you’re ready to make your ACT or SAT plan for this school year, keep reading to learn the ACT and SAT test dates for 2019-2020 .  ACT test dates for 2019-2020 As you decide when to take yo ... Read More About ACT and SAT Test Dates for 2019-2020