11Apr
Do I need to take the SAT and ACT? A Guide for Students and Families
The value of standardized tests has been a subject of fierce debate for years, but lately it has been a source of extra scrutiny.
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04Apr
HSPT Infographic
Do you need help understanding the format and content of the HSPT? Check out our infographic to learn about the HSPT.
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19Mar
Webinar Recording | The Digital SAT: What You Need to Know
Watch the webinar recording to learn the ins and outs of the digital SAT.
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06Feb
Which Calculator Can I Use on the Digital SAT?
The SAT is now a computer adaptive test, and one of the most notable changes is that there is no longer a “no-calculator” math section of the test. Calculators are now allowed during the entirety of both math modules, and the testing application includes a built-in graphing...
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18Jan
9 Ways to Help Your Student or Child Combat ACT and SAT Test Anxiety
This article was written by our partner, Scoir, the College & Career Network. Learn more about our partnership here.In a teenager’s world, standardized tests can feel like a huge, terrifying obstacle to overcome. It’s not unusual for teens to equate their worth with a...
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29Dec
The Top Questions About the Digital SAT Answered
This blog post is part of a series between Test Innovators and Scoir. You can read the other part of the series on the Scoir blog here. We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the new digital SAT lately. So we’ve compiled and answered...
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07Dec
How Long Is the Digital SAT?
The new digital SAT is 2 hours and 14 minutes long with a total of 98 questions. In contrast, the old paper SAT was 3 hours long with a total of 154 questions, so the new digital SAT is 46 minutes shorter with 56 fewer questions. The digital SAT consists of...
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26Oct
What High School Upperclassmen Wish They Knew Sooner
A LOT of upperclassmen feel they’re transitioning from being a kid to being an adult, which can feel exciting and scary. If you’re on your way to being a junior or senior (or are in 11th or 12th grade yourself!), this article is for you! We polled students asking their...
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25Oct
Meet Faris
We’re thrilled to introduce Faris, one of our 2023 Independent School Tuition Scholars! Faris increased his SSAT score by 30 percentile points, earning him a spot in the 59th percentile overall!
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