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Big News! Test Innovators Launches the PSAT
Did you know that excelling on the PSAT qualifies you for special recognition and money for college? It’s true – the PSAT is actually named the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
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Did you know there's a technical term for an incorrect answer choices on multiple-choice tests? They're called distractors. Distractors aren't random. They're designed to test your understanding by tempting you to choose the wrong answer. They often work by sounding convincing or familiar, by anticipating common mistakes, or by including details...
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The College Journey: What Students Should Be Doing in High School to Prepare for College
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In this post, we answer the following question: I just completed a Test Innovators test on paper. Where is the answer key to score my test?
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2021 was another challenging year for all of us. As we reflect back on the year, however, we want to highlight some of the positive things we saw here at Test Innovators.
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We are excited to introduce Arianna, one of our 2021 scholars. Through hard work and determination, Arianna increased her ISEE score by 41 percentile points!
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The 3 Steps to a Successful Test Prep Plan
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