How Important is an SAT or ACT Score? 07/06/2010
How important is your child's SAT or ACT score? Very important. Aside from grades, it is probably one of the most important factors that will influence your child's admittance to college. Yet, even students who excel in school sometimes have difficulty doing well on the SAT or ACT standardized tests. Why is that? When your child takes a test in school, it is usually on a given amount of information that has been recently taught. In addition, your child is accustomed to the testing style of the teacher and has time to prepare for that particular test. Most final exams are just a summation of the tests that were taken throughout the school year. This gives the students an advantage and most good students know how to study for a particular teacher's test or exam. The SAT and ACT are not like school tests and exams. The SAT and ACT test your child on material that he or she may have learned a long time ago. Your child is expected to remember math and grammar rules that he or she learned and has not used for years and is expected to be able to apply those rules while thinking critically. In addition, the tests are tricky and the format is different from the format of most school tests. How important is it for your child to prepare for the SAT or ACT standardized test? Very Important. The good news is that most students who prepare for the SAT or ACT tests do improve their scores. ______________________________________________________ SAT SUCCESS CENTER offers private one on one tutoring. Our highly successful program boasts teachers who are patient, caring, professional, and effective. The one on one personal approach allows students to focus on their individual needs, rather than sit through classes that are designed for a group. Our program is ideal for students who do well in school but are poor test takers, students with learning differences, or students with attention issues. We offer tutoring in person or anywhere in the U.S. through a web cam and Skype. There are no committments! Pay as you go! Stop whenever you like! Add Comment | AuthorAs an SAT or ACT tutor, I am highly effective at raising scores. I work well with students and can provide excellent current references. Call me for a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your child's needs! ArchivesCategoriesAll |
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