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How to Study for the SAT Exam
The SAT standardized test, originally known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test, provides percentile scores used by many college admissions committees in evaluating college applications. The test covers mainly reading, writing and Math reasoning skill sets. Today, several additional and separate SAT subject tests also enable young people to demonstrate advanced knowledge in specific fields, such…
How to Pass a High School Placement Test (HSPT)
A large percentage of private high schools in the country use the HSPT (High School Placement Test) as a screening prospective students, and even though these schools will accept new students from different backgrounds, it’s necessary to implement standardized testing in order to determine the exactly where each new student is among various subjects. Given…
Are We Pressure-Cooking Our Kids?
The Washington Post doesnt have a Parenting section, although one might be as, if not more, useful than a Sports section. But there was an insightful, funny, comforting article about parenting recently in the Health & Science broadsheet. It was called A Pre-College Snooze (great title) and was written by mom Rebecca Lanning.
“The Smartest Kids in the World” Probably Had Good Teachers
There is a new book out with a title sure to spark parents interest: The Smartest Kids in the World. Doesnt every parent hope – or believe — that our kids are the smartest?
Reflections from a Gifted Program Dropout
So this sealed envelope was sent home from Avas school the other day.