Using PrepScholar to Boost Academic Motivation

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Aug 2, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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Many parents have experienced the frustration of high schoolers who seem academically unmotivated. We think we're a great answer to that problem—read on to find out why.

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Will I do better on the SAT or the ACT?

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Jul 26, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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Many students wonder whether they'll do better on the ACT or SAT—after all it's important to put the best foot forward.  Here we show you how to figure out which one you're better on.

 

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PrepScholar Works Well for Top Scorers

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Jul 19, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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Wondering how to get the last few points that could get you into your dream school? PrepScholar has innovative and exclusive features that can be your best friends come test day.

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The 3 Sources of SAT Anxiety (and how to manage them)

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Jul 12, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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Standardized testing is always stressful, but there are few tests more nerve-wracking than the SAT. See the main reasons why the test freaks students out and what to do about it.  ACT and SAT anxiety and worry can be conquered, and we show you how.

 

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Why PrepScholar is Great for Busy Students

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Jul 5, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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Are you a busy student with no extra time for SAT prep, but know it’s important for your college apps? Check out PrepScholar’s unique program that automatically gives you the lessons and practice you need based on your performance.

 


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What's the Deal with Improving Sentences? SAT Writing Section Guide and Advice

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Jun 28, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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There’s nothing harder than trying to figure out what someone else thinks is “the best,” and Improving Sentences asks you to do just that. Luckily, we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeve that allow you to move through these questions with confidence.

In this post, we’ll look at the writing skills these questions are designed to test and how to use those skills to answer the questions correctly.

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Why SAT SuperScoring means you should retake the SAT

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Posted by Dr. Fred Zhang | Jun 17, 2014 4:04:00 PM

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In this article, PrepScholar cofounder and statistics expert Dr. Fred Zhang explains why the SAT superscoring means you can get huge points by retaking the SAT.  Many of you know that colleges often take the best SAT score in each section, but do you know how much you can gain by just a re-take?  Do you know how to do your retake to max your score?

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What's the Deal with Improving Paragraphs? SAT Writing Section Guide and Advice

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Jun 14, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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If you’re not familiar with the design of these questions on every SAT, you should be. Here’s the scoop on Improving Paragraphs (and, bonus, a quick and dirty guide to acing the SAT Essay)!

 In this post, we’ll look at what these questions are designed to test, why those skills are important, and, of course, how to easily take the questions apart on test day.

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Changing SAT II Subject Tests on Test Day: Can It Be Done?

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Posted by Dr. Fred Zhang | Jun 13, 2014 3:13:00 PM

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You registered for the SAT II Math IIC and Chemistry test.  Last minute you catch wind that your preferred college wants Writing instead of Chemistry, and also Physics!  Can you change your SAT II subject tests?  Add or subtract tests?  How about doing it the day of?  Find your answers here!

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Top SAT Test Day Tips

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Posted by Laura Registrato | May 31, 2014 1:30:00 PM

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For many students, the SAT represents the most nerve-racking day of their young lives. Fortunately, this short list of tips covers everything you’ll need to do to get in and out and score your highest.

Some readers may be excited to know, however, that once test day is over, you pretty much never think about it again. So the goal is to get in and out with as little stress as possible, in order to give your brain the chance to work its magic on those little bubbles.

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How is the SAT different from a high school test?

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Posted by Laura Registrato | May 6, 2014 5:25:00 PM

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Obviously, the main differences between the SAT and the classroom test is that the SAT is much longer and much more important. In order to understand the more subtle differences between high school assessment and the SAT, we’re going to look at the inherent differences between the classroom and the SAT test room.

 

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Can I get out of taking the SAT or ACT?

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Apr 22, 2014 4:21:00 PM

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Some College say scores are not required. Does this mean you have carte blanche to get out of the SAT or ACT?

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9 Ways to Buy Time on the SAT

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Apr 19, 2014 1:30:00 PM

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Many students say their biggest problem on the SAT is running out of time. In this post, we'll cover some basic time-saving SAT strategies.

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Breaking Down the New SAT: Math (Part 5 of 6)

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Posted by Allen Cheng | Apr 16, 2014 5:15:00 PM

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Breaking Down the New SAT: Essay (Part 4 of 6)

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Posted by Allen Cheng | Apr 16, 2014 5:15:00 PM

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