Matt Larriva
Jul 28, 2023

More than two months after the March test-takers sat for the New SAT, the CollegeBoard finally delivered the New SAT score reports. The results were odd and left counselors, admissions officers, and parents nonplussed. The most striking change was the score…

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Matt Larriva
Jul 28, 2023

Orange County’s premier SAT prep and ACT prep is now available in Los Angeles. Powerful Prep has been the OC’s top-choice for massive point-gains and concierge-service and is now offering its exclusive service to  LA. Move your scores higher and…

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Matt Larriva
Jul 28, 2023

For the first time in 40 years, The CollegeBoard is offering a summer SAT test date during the 2017 testing year. The ACT, not to be outdone, announced it will be offering a  summer sitting  as well, but not until…

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Matt Larriva
Jul 28, 2023

--According to The Journal The Wall Street Journal ran a decidedly pro SAT & ACT earlier this month. The full article can be found here, and is noteworthy for being supportive of the tests when the media's usual stance is one…

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Matt Larriva
Jul 28, 2023

Is the SAT on paper or a computer? Well, in an increasingly paperless world, the makers of the SAT and ACT are taking steps toward offering their tests exclusively online. This week, the entire Junior class of Chisholm High School…

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Matt Larriva
Jul 28, 2023

Applying to college: the phrase alone can instill terror in the hearts of high school seniors, and even in those of us who have lived through the experience. Every year, the college application process seems to get more complex, and…

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Matt Larriva
Jul 28, 2023

It's a busy week at The CollegeBoard as both PSAT scores (from the October test) and SAT scores (from the December test) are being released. As you may be a little less familiar with the PSAT scoring system, here's a…

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Matt Larriva
Jul 28, 2023

The Inspired Child Web Series will highlight innovative educators, showcase student-focused community organizations, and will provide free resources to parents. The purpose of this web series is to provide parents with action-based tools that will help them support their students'…

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Matt Larriva
Jul 28, 2023

Beginning in late 2020, high schoolers will be greeted by an ACT test change sure to improve their experiences: single-section tests. The ACT announced Tuesday that students who have previously taken a full-length ACT will be allowed to sit for single sections at…

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Matt Larriva
Jul 28, 2023

Celebrity ACT scores are a sham. Well, at least of a lot of them that we see posted all over the internet. The truth is, Marilyn Monroe never took the ACT. Neither did William Faulkner or former United States President,…

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