We may be having a very weird semester, but time hasn’t stopped. Your future is still coming—so how are you getting ready for it? In this post, I’m giving every high school class a to-do list for using your quarantine time to set up the most successful college process and transition possible. Tackle this list and you’ll have a leg up when things do get back to baseline.
Expert Guidance For Uncertain Times: FREE Webinars on Test Prep in the Time of Covid-19
We’re living in very uncertain times—Covid-19 is changing test prep, with new adjustments being announced every week, but it’s not changing the fact that college admissions deadlines are fast approaching! I can’t get hand sanitizer back on the shelves, but I CAN make sure you have all the information you need to navigate this uniquely challenging situation and stay on track to your dream school. So welcome to my webinar series—it’s the latest news, expert analysis, and the chance to ask me YOUR questions, and it’s ABSOLUTELY FREE.
How To Make Online Test Prep Work For You
Online education, distance learning, remote instruction—whatever you call it, it’s our new normal for right now. How will you make the switch without letting it derail your prep for ACTs, SATs, and even just your classes? For the last decade, I’ve been helping students in nine time zones across six continents get the scores they need to get into their dream schools—so let me explain.
Test Prep in the Time of Coronavirus: Advice From an Expert
The coronavirus pandemic is disrupting lives around the globe—and it’s also disrupting test prep and college admissions. In this post I’m passing you all the news you need and giving you my expert analysis of how it will affect your test prep and what you can do to stay ahead of the curve.
Sticking To Your Test Prep Plan Through The Winter Of Your Test Prep Discontent
This is the time of year where people start changing up their test prep plans—or just bailing out on them altogether. I’ve been talking my students through this “winter of their test prep discontent” for more than a decade, and across to the other side to where the results they need lie. In this post, I’m doing the same for you.
ACT vs SAT I vs SAT II: What's the Difference?
We may be test ninjas here at Ivy Lounge, but everyone has to start with the basics! This post will get you up to speed on the crucial foundational knowledge about the ACT, SAT I, and SAT II—so you can get on your way to an overall testing strategy!
2019-2020 SAT and ACT Test Dates
Wondering what the full schedule of test dates looks like for the SAT, SAT II Subject Tests, and ACT in 2019-2020? Wonder no longer.
Is the College Board Going Down?
The College Board has had some high-profile problems in the last couple of years. So is this it for the SAT (and the SAT IIs…and AP exams…)? In my expert opinion, not even close—here’s why.
The ACT’s New Extended Time Policies: What You Need To Know
The ACT is changing its policy on timing for National Extended Time students. I’m walking you through exactly what this means for you if it affects you—how it changes your test day and whether it changes your test choice.
So You Skipped the June SAT...Now What?
The June SAT date used to be an absolute must-take. New test dates mean that’s not true anymore…for SOME students. Which students have my blessing to skip the June SAT, and what should you do if you’ve already chosen to sit it out? I’m breaking it down.
The Complete IVY Lounge SAT II Math 1 and Math 2 Cheat Sheet
What could make my SAT II Math 1 and Math 2 study guides even more helpful? This COMPLETE Ivy Lounge SAT II Math Cheat Sheet!
Four Intentions Every High School Junior Needs
It's the beginning of a new year. Instead of setting the kind of goals that you'll quit on before February, high school juniors should set these intentions instead.
New ACT (& SAT) Dates: What They Mean For You!
New test dates are here, and this week I'm focusing on what this new development means for your ACT planning. Don't be caught off guard! There's a competitive advantage here for those who know how to find it.
New SAT (& ACT) Test Dates: What They Mean For You!
New test dates! Every move the College Board makes changes the way testing works. This week I'm going over the new SAT & ACT dates and how they affect your SAT strategy.
Stepping Up Your Math Confidence: The Girls' Guide to Fearless SAT & ACT Math
High school girls often lack confidence in their math abilities, and that can do serious damage. Here are my top tips for firing yourself up for fearless math!
Preparing for the ACT: What You Need to Know
Are you prepping for the ACT test, and not sure what to expect and what to focus on? Check out this helpful guide!
How Will You Know When You Have a Good Test Score?
You’ve received your test results but you’re not sure if the score is good enough to get you in your dream, or if you need to reschedule pronto? Read this:
SAT or ACT? Which Test Will Make You Stand Out?
Stop stressing about which college entrance exam you’re going to take and choose the one that’s best for YOU. Learn which test shows off your skills today:
