Which college applicants submitted ACT or SAT scores?

Reporting was “far higher … among applicants living in more affluent communities, as defined by local median household income in applicants’ local ZIP codes.”

Which test should my son or daughter take: ACT or SAT?

This is (by far) the most frequently asked question, even though it has a relatively simple answer: have your daughter or son take practice tests and then we can help you make the decision. Ideally, students should take both practice tests within a 2-3 week period. If your student is a junior, you might be able to compare an ACT practice test score to his or her PSAT score. At Lafayette Academy, practice tests are ALWAYS FREE.

When should my daughter or son take the actual ACT or SAT?

Most students take their first ACT or SAT during the spring of their junior years. Advanced juniors can take a fall test (the beginning of their junior year). In all cases, you should consider extracurricular activities and how your student is scoring on practice tests when choosing a test date.

How many times can a student take a test?

Many students take the ACT or SAT test twice; some take each test once and then take one of the tests a second time. You should NOT take any of the tests more than three times.

What are the major differences between the ACT and SAT?

The math on the ACT covers more topics, ranging from Algebra 1 to Pre-Calc. The math on the SAT tests fewer topics, stopping at Algebra 2, but more in depth. The ACT has a science section while the SAT includes a few reading passages that focus on science topics. Time management is a big challenge on the ACT, especially in reading and science. The content on the SAT reading section is more challenging, even though you have more time. Again, taking practice tests is the best way to pick a test.

“What about the PSAT?” (for some reason, people often phrase PSAT questions like this example)

The PSAT is a good opportunity to get your son or daughter to take a practice test because most students take the PSAT. If you happen to have a genius living under your roof, the PSAT could be hugely beneficial because of the National Merit program. For most students, PSAT scores don’t matter so you should not spend money preparing your son or daughter for this test.

How can I be a great test prep parent?

In the interest of full disclosure, this is not a FAQ. If it were a FAQ, this would be my answer: challenge your children to embrace the preparation challenge on their own by promising to leave them alone (after you enroll them in one of our programs). We all mean well, but we fail to realize how much added stress we place on our children by micro-managing their test prep experience.

Does my son or daughter really need to take either test?

This has become a frequently asked frequently asked question because the University of California schools will no longer consider ACT or SAT scores in their evaluations, and other schools have followed their lead. There are many schools that still require or consider ACT or SAT scores in their evaluations or for scholarship purposes. Unless you are certain that your son or daughter will only apply to schools that won’t consider ACT or SAT scores, your child should still take one of these tests. Give us a call if you want to hear our more detailed thoughts.

Can Tutoring Help Those Who Face Anxiety While Taking Tests?

When was the last time you were nervous about a test? Do you remember? If you don’t, think about the last time you went into an interview for that job you really wanted. Take all of those nerves and place them in a teenage body in high school. The peer pressure, the social judgement, the expectation that high school is the most important thing in the world—it’s a lot. What can anyone do about anxiety? Especially when that anxiety is all-encompassing?

Honestly, the only thing anyone can do is prepare. Tutoring is one of the most successful ways that students have found to overcome anxiety, specifically when it comes to test-taking. Most of the fear that surfaces during tests come from a worry that the student is unprepared for the material on the test. The best way to combat that worry is to ensure they know the material. Sounds easy right? Well, now it can be. Or at least, it can be easier than any time before now.

Tutoring Help for K-12 at Lafayette Academy

No matter what their grade is, and no matter what the subject is, there is help for them at Lafayette Academy. Anxiety is not a factor when our students go in to take tests. That is because we make sure they know the material.

One of the biggest fear-inducing subjects in high school is math. This is due to a variety of reasons:

Lack of knowledge from prior classes
A lack of practice involving the actual methods
Lack of success on prior tests or in earlier math classes

Lafayette Academy prefers to take this problem on directly. We created a proprietary tutoring curriculum designed to help ease math-related anxiety while ensuring that the students know and learn the material to make them successful. Lafayette Academy’s Algebra 2 tutoring curriculum is one of the best in the country. It gives students (of any ability level or learning style) the chance to succeed and push the boundaries of their current knowledge.

Let Our Tutors Help You Master All Subjects You Need Help With

We don’t just offer help with math. We also offer help in a variety of subjects. All of our classes are taught by experienced teachers and experts in their fields. Call us today at Lafayette Academy to find out more about what we can do for your child as schools return to normal.

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