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Everett Franklin Lindquest introduced the ACT in 1959. Its purpose was to compete with the SAT, a cognitive reasoning test for college admissions. The ACT was a practical knowledge test that measured a student's knowledge of high school curriculum work. Today, the 215 multiple-choice test is still curriculum based and a general... more »
Choosing a college or university to suit your needs and further your education can be time consuming, exhausting and extremely confusing. There is so much information that needs to be considered as far as finances, grade point averages for acceptance, locations, transportation, and of course, the entrance examinations. College... more »
Many colleges require students to submit scores from the SAT--a nationwide standardized test--as part of the application process. This test measures students' reading, writing and math skills and demonstrates their academic preparation for college. Students can prepare for the exam by studying and by watching for changes in their... more »
Even if it’s not required in your state, testing your home schooled students allows you to monitor their academic progress and, in the case of standardized testing, it offers them the means to enter college after they complete their high school curriculum. more »
Not only is school alleged to cause stress in teens, but school stress is the top reason that students resort to recreational drugs, according to the 2007 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study of 6,511 teens (see Resources section below). Many adults cite that their teen years were the most unstable and loneliest years of their lives.... more »
Your SAT score can make the difference between attending the college of your dreams or dealing...
An aptitude test gauges whether you are ready for an advanced level of training (usually...
The PSAT is an important step to preparing for the SAT. The PSAT helps you gauge what areas you...
Attending college is one of the most important decisions you can make for your future. From...
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a required portion of your application to a college or university. Get your best score by spending time... more »
When you are deciding when and where you will take the SAT, you will need to find the closest test center to your home. You can locate a SAT test... more »
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is a standardized test given by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation... more »
When preparing to take the ACT or SAT, practice is extremely important. A good score on these exams can lead to scholarship opportunities and help... more »
The SAT is designed to give colleges a gauge of how well you are likely to do in a college setting. To do this, one might wonder why colleges... more »
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