Standardized tests enable admissions officers, whether at private middle/high schools or universities, to differentiate between two applicants who might otherwise seem academically identical.

But let’s be honest — we all know that an “A” at one school isn’t always the same as an “A” at another. Standardized tests are meant to level the playing field and help colleges determine how challenging and thorough your school’s curriculum is, all while measuring your basic skill sets.

Unfortunately, because many students believe that good grades beget good standardized test scores (and vice versa), they fail to prepare for these tests. The fact is, GPA isn’t a reliable predictor because these tests don’t just test how much you know, but how well you take tests.

In the college admissions process, four hours of testing carries as much weight as four years of extracurricular activities.

Learning to navigate the standard tricks and traps, utilize strategies to help narrow down answers, and make the clock work for instead of against you can mean the difference between your top choice and a safety school. Contact us today to discover how!

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