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PSAT Score Release Dates—and how to use a VPN to get your scores one day early.Posted 2024-07-21 PSAT scores will be released to students by the College Board on December 6th and 7th, depending on where in the US you live. However, you can use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to fool the College Board website into thinking you are in a different location, thus allowing you to view your scores on 12/6 no matter where you live. Keep Reading |
The scoring curve on the real GMAT is different from that of the GMAT Official Practice Exams.Posted 2021-10-05 Yes, the 6 GMAT Official Practice Exams (each of which can be reset twice) are the most realistic practice exams on the market. However, the scoring of these exams is less reliable, and most test-takers will find the real GMAT to be a bit harder, especially on the high end of scores. Keep Reading |
National Merit Scholarship Alternate Entry via SATs: how does it work, and why is it unfair?Posted 2021-08-13 THE 1520 PODCAST, EPISODE 1 : exploring the wacky world of Alternate Entry to the National Merit Scholarship Competition via SATs, as opposed to the usual PSAT route. Keep Reading |
How NOT to Study for the SAT Reading SectionPosted 2021-08-01 Pushing back against the ludicrous yet recently popularized notion that reading a bunch of great novels is the best way to prepare for the multiple-choice SAT Reading section. Keep Reading |
Best SAT tutor in the world? That's subjective, of course—but I'll take it.Posted 2024-07-21 After 20+ years working full time in the test-prep business, I'm ready to stake my claim as the world's top SAT expert. Keep Reading |
SAT and ACT Test Dates, 2021-2022 Academic YearPosted 2021-07-15 Here's my handy guide to all the SATs and ACTs scheduled for this year. Print it out and stick it on your wall as motivation. Keep Reading |
Helpful Links to Free GMAT Preparation ResourcesPosted 2021-07-13 Dozens of helpful links to free learning materials that will aid you along your GMAT prep journey. Keep Reading |
A Comprehensive List of All Unofficial, Third-Party SATs and ACTs Freely Available OnlinePosted 2021-07-13 A Comprehensive List of All Unofficial, Third-Party SATs and ACTs Freely Available Online Keep Reading |
My 700+ GMAT score guarantee is now a GMAT Focus 645+ score guarantee.Posted 2023-12-22 For select GMAT Focus private students, I will agree to a 645+ score guarantee. Keep Reading |
June 5, 2021 SAT scores will finally be available in just two days (Wednesday 7/14/21).Posted 2021-07-12 The SAT test date with the longest wait for scores is finally due for the College Board to release them. Keep Reading |
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