ACT vs. SAT

SAT vs. ACT  Each year many parents seem to wonder about the differences between the SAT and the ACT and which test is best for their student.  In the past, the tests have been different enough to warrant serious consideration (see below). Source: bachelordegreefacts.com However, the 2016 changes to the SAT and the fact that […]

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How many (private) tutors are in the US?

The US Bureau of Labor Statisticshas the number at 993,900 as of 2016 with an estimate of 10% growth each year. If true that puts the number of people who identify as one of the below around 1.1 million in 2019. Hope it helps! Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. No Fields Found.

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Do College Admissions Criteria Capture Creativity? – Scientific American

  From Scientific American.   What does it take to get into college? High school grades and standardized tests are still the most common metrics. While this information is often considered alongside other sources of information (interviews, personal statement, essay, letters of recommendation), these other indicators of college potential are typically not considered if high school […]

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The New MCAT Topic That Nobody Is Talking About

Pre Med Life reports, When the AAMC revised the MCAT in April 2015, there was much fanfare and hype about two new subjects on the test: biochemistry and psychology. Seemingly under the radar, the AAMC actually added another new topic to the exam that most students are unaware of: experimental design. Read the rest of the article here.

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