Just before the winter break, many high school students received their PSAT exam scores. For juniors, this score is important for a couple of reasons; it is a gauge of how a student will perform on the SAT, and it may lead to possible scholarship opportunities. For freshmen and sophomores, it’s an indication of how they may stack up against their fellow classmates during future testing cycles. If you are less than pleased with your PSAT score results, there is still time to improve your test taking habits and skills before taking the SAT or ACT for entrance into college.

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As we head into the holiday season, college planning is probably the last thing on your mind as a high school junior. You are probably consumed with holiday shopping, semester exams and projects, or trying to decide what to wear to the winter formal. Many of you may be dreaming about staying home from school and sleeping in late; however, this is the perfect time for you to work on your plans for college. Before you ring in the New Year, be sure you complete the following five tasks for high school juniors.

1. Register for the SAT and/or ACT. I know you might have just finished taking the PSAT and the last thing you want to do is think about another college admission test right now. But this is actually a perfect time to schedule yourself for one of the spring test dates. Taking the SAT or ACT in your junior year will help you get more comfortable with the tests and identify areas where you may need some additional help. Get ready for a spring test now, and you’ll have a much easier time, and be under less pressure, in your senior year. Read the rest of this entry »

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