I was recently asked about the different types of students who typically take the SAT test and/or the ACT test. In my experience prepping countless students for ACT and SAT testing, I think it’s safe to say that you’ll encounter the following five types of...
Powerful Prep founder, Matt Larriva, was invited to give a presentation on the test-optional trend at the 2021 TPAPT Virtual Summit, hosted by The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT). In his presentation, The Faults in the Case...
This article comes from my presentation at the College Workshop Week (a big thanks to Penny Reeves for hosting!). Consider it your ultimate guide to ACT and SAT prep. The State of the Tests: 2021 Testing Optional is Fully Adopted ► Our analysis: While most...
Update: as of May 2021 the SAT Subject tests are discontinued internationally and domestically. The College Board encourages students to demonstrate their subject proficiency through the AP Exams instead. For more information, please contact us or read The College...
By Lauren Thompson and Matt Larriva This autumn, in the wake of COVID-19, millions of students will return to school, and for most of them, “school” will mean sitting in front of a computer for hours of Zoom meetings, little social interaction, and a lot of stress for...
Many students struggle to determine when to start preparing for SAT and when to take the SAT in the first place. Luckily, it’s not to difficult to figure out. In fact, the first step in understanding when to take the SAT test is identifying a test prep schedule...
