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Pandemic Impact on K-12 Education
Prior to COVID-19, some universities, were considering abolishing standardized testing as a basis for admission. But the pandemic’s disruption of typical school patterns is causing standardized tests like SAT and ACT to become even more necessary.
Ivy League Admission for International Students: Part 2
The US has most of the world’s highest-ranking universities, including Ivy League schools that funnel graduates into elite fields with advanced networking opportunities.
Tips For Getting Into Ivy League Colleges
With the Ivy League acceptance rate of just above 9%, students do everything they can to make themselves stand out — and why we have some tips for getting into Ivy League Colleges.
Ivy League Admission for International Students: Part 1
Getting into the Ivy League as an international student is like trying to run a marathon while wearing a backpack filled with bricks—it’s hard enough to run 26 miles, but doing it while weighted down feels impossible.
How To Solve The Math SAT Practice Test 1 – Problems 1-20 (No Calculator)
With the SAT test right around the corner, there’s no better time to prep! In this video, Powerful Prep tutor, Lauren,…
Improve at Anything with Deliberate Practice
Deliberate practice is a method that can be used to improve performance at anything, from test-taking to career skills, based on constant feedback and consistently working at the edge of your abilities.
60% of Americans Believe Colleges Should Drop the SAT
At one point, standardized tests, the SAT and the ACT, were considered the gold standard for evaluating college preparedness — but are they still held in such high esteem today?
Implications and Insights on College Board Dropping SAT Subject Tests and the Optional Essay
The Subject Tests—not to be confused with the SAT Test—are one-hour exams focused on a Subject of the test-taker’s choosing. .
8 Hacks To Increase SAT & ACT Test Scores
Students are under constant pressure, especially during their SAT and ACT tests. While some stress is helpful for focus and concentration, too much can have unexpected…
The Tests are Dead; Long Live the Tests
In May of 2020, the Regents of the University of California voted to phase out the SAT and ACT test over five years. The schools will endeavor…
Does “Test Optional” Mean Optional for Me?
Is test optional really test optional? What’s the catch? We are all familiar with the difference between “optional” (it makes no difference whether you do or don’t) and…
5 Ways To Stand Out To College Admissions Officers
While the school year seems like the most important part of the year, there’s little you can do to stand out. You strive for a high…