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Read MoreHow to Relieve Test Anxiety
While every student is different, the number one cause of test anxiety is not knowing what to expect. High-stakes exams like the ISEE, SSAT, SAT, and ACT are significantly different than in-school assessment tests that students regularly take, so the strategies for taking these tests are different too. This might...
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Read MoreSAT and ACT Sample Informational Packet
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Read MoreWhen Can I Take the New Digital SAT?
The SAT is now a computer adaptive test. The new digital SAT covers essentially the same content. However, it has an entirely new format and is 46 minutes shorter than the old paper test. Check out our side-by-side comparison of the digital and paper SAT to learn more about how the...
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Read MoreHow YOU Can Reduce Test Anxiety
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