It is a constant delight to work with students who homeschool high school. They never fail to amaze me with their creativity, their work ethic, their unique way of seeing the world. However, there’s one skill that I often find lacking, even in the most proactive and academically rigorous families. That is the skill of [read more] …
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Preparing for the SAT I
It is my pleasure this week to feature a guest blogger, Dr. James Stobaugh, founder of For Such A Time As This Ministries. Since he has been a SAT Coach for 35 years, I felt his insight into this important test would be helpful to you. PREPARING FOR THE SAT I Dr. James Stobaugh Maturation [read more] …
Improve Standardized Test Scores
Improve Standardized Test Scores by Jeannette Webb It’s the test taking time of year. Students all over the country are preparing for the SAT, ACT, AP and SAT Subject tests. You can choose to hate them, but they are a part of life for the college-bound student and are critical in the college application [read more] …
The Big Test Than Can Open Doors
In the past few weeks we’ve looked at the reasoning tests – SAT and ACT. And we’ve talked about one type of knowledge test – the SAT Subject tests. There is a second type of knowledge test known as AP (Advanced Placement) exams. They differ from the SAT Subject tests in that they [read more] …
The Secret to Performing Well on Standardized Tests
Standardized tests are a fact of life for students heading to good colleges and are a critical component in the college application. They are especially important for those who choose to homeschool high school. The real key is to understand what tests your student needs, which ones showcase their skills the best, and how [read more] …