For high school students navigating the maze of college admissions, the ACT stands out as a compelling yet often overlooked option. While the SAT has long dominated the spotlight, particularly in regions like New England, the ACT offers distinct advantages that make it a great test for students to consider. It’s a shame that New… Continue reading Why the ACT Deserves More Love: A Superior Choice for Students
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The New Digital SAT: A Test of Inequality and Misrepresentation
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), once a standardized benchmark for college admissions, has undergone a significant transformation with its shift to a digital format. While this move promised equity and efficiency, a closer examination reveals that the new computer-based SAT might be exacerbating educational disparities and undermining the principles of standardization it claims to uphold.… Continue reading The New Digital SAT: A Test of Inequality and Misrepresentation
The Misleading Nature of College Average SAT and ACT Scores in the Test-Optional Era
In the landscape of American higher education, the shift towards test-optional admissions has introduced a new dynamic in how college selectivity and student academic profiles are perceived. Both the SAT and ACT, long-standing benchmarks for college readiness, have been at the center of this transformation, particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While national… Continue reading The Misleading Nature of College Average SAT and ACT Scores in the Test-Optional Era
Doug Llewelyn Interviews the Owner of South Shore College Consulting & Tutoring (Massachusetts)
January 27, 2018 - Stacy A. Padula was interviewed about her book series and her Massachusetts based college counseling company yesterday afternoon by Doug Llewelyn (host of "The People's Court" and creator of "Judge Judy"). The interview aired live on CUTV News, New York.
