As a result of the pandemic, many schools continue are test optional for the Fall, 2022 and even 2023 admissions cycles.
While some institutions will remain test optional for the foreseeable future (e.g., University of California schools), others (e.g., University of North Carolina schools), have stated their intentions to return to their pre-pandemic test policy.
Bottom line: standardized testing isn’t going anywhere soon.
Since the SAT/ACT is an either/or proposition, I see little justification for students putting sustained effort, time, and emotional energy into both tests.
Figuring out which test is the better fit and working hard to learn and implement strategies is key!
So, how does one know which test is the better fit?
Last year, my advice was to take both tests and compare data. However, recently, I discovered Mindprint. Now my students can figure out which test is the better fit in just ONE hour.
Why Mindprint instead of the 5 Step Plan I recommended last year?
- Mindprint Is valid, reliable, and norm-referenced
- Mindprint enables us to identify relative strengths and weaknesses in complex reasoning, executive functioning, memory & processing efficiency
- Mindprint allows us to design a specific test prep plan that maximizes the impact of individual strengths while minimizing the impact of weaknesses
Take these FOUR Steps to Achieve your SAT/ACT Goal
ONE: Complete the Mindprint assessment
TWO: Meet to go through the results, set a goal, and make a test prep plan
THREE: Execute the plan
FOUR: Take the test
For more information on how to use Mindprint as a tool select the better fit test and on creating and implementing a Comprehensive Test Preparation Plan, please contact me at kathy@fineeducationalsolutions.com.
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