SAT or ACT can be the gateway to amazing educational opportunities and sizable scholarships, so the question is rarely, “Should I take the test?” Instead, start your journey by determining which test is best for you.
In this detailed conversation with college counselor and podcaster Mark Stucker, Chariot Learning president Mike Bergin (that’s me) answers the most pressing questions regarding choosing and preparing for the right college admissions exam:
● How the SAT and ACT differ in structure and content
● Why the right test depends on the individual student
● How practice scores can help determine the better fit
● What families should know about the ACT Science section
● Why ACT Writing is generally unnecessary
● When should students begin their test preparation
● How often should students take full-length practice tests
● Why reviewing practice tests is just as important as taking them
● What realistic SAT and ACT score gains can look like
● One-on-one tutoring vs. small-group test prep
● How to manage test anxiety through realistic practice
● Why students should avoid letting test prep take over the entire college process
If you’d prefer a podcast version of this in-depth conversation, visit Your College-Bound Kid.
Mike Bergin