Hey Carnegie Prep: I’ve heard that there is an extra, experimental section on the SAT exam. What is it, and how should I approach these questions? You are absolutely correct. As of 2019, the SAT now contains a 20 minute long “experimental” section for students who take the test with…
Hey Carnegie Prep, can you tell me more about the Biology E/M SAT Subject Test, and when should I consider taking it? The Biology E/M SAT Subject Test covers a high school biology curriculum, material that is generally done in freshman year of high school. It is one of the most popular…
December! This last month of the year means holiday parties, an eagerly anticipated winter break, and that’s right — your PSAT scores. The results of that test you took back in the balmy days of October are in. You’ll receive your scores, a score report, and your test booklet (Students…
You’ve heard tales of this mythical beast for years, this unicorn, this Loch Ness Monster. Now it’s senior year, and it is time to confront this elusive creature head on. Behold, the college essay! Thar She Blows! Before you panic and stab someone with your harpoon read a few of…
Wait, What? MORE Essays? You Have to be Kidding Me! You know all about the Common App essay, and you've been brainstorming for weeks, months, maybe years about what to write ... BUT what you probably aren't prepared for is the litany of supplemental essays each college requires. Some are…
Should I Register for the SAT or ACT with the Essay or Without? This is the second most popular question we get asked, right behind "Should I take the ACT or SAT?" The good news for most students is that the essay section of these two tests is of little…
Like Pepsi or Coke - the Red Sox or the Yankees - it’s time to answer the age old question - The SAT or The ACT? As you approach your junior and senior years and the college application process, one of the most crucial decisions you will have to make…
As a parent of someone who has just entered college and as a teacher with over twenty-four years of experience, I couldn’t recommend strongly enough that children sit for their first PSAT during their sophomore year. It’s the perfect “low stakes” testing environment: the exam doesn’t count toward National Merit;…
The PSAT: What's the deal? Apparently, it’s not enough that there are two major standardized tests for college admission - the SAT and the ACT. A test called the PSAT is also out there. What on earth is it good for? Do you need to take it? Do colleges see…
Contemplating going to a private day or boarding school? Take the SSAT or the ISEE. Your scores will be used by admissions officers as a supplement to your entire application. Learn more about the exam with this helpful breakdown. The SSAT consists of five sections: Writing Sample*: A two-page, handwritten response…
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