[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][divider][heading header_type=”h2″ header_size=”big” header_align=”center”]ACT/SAT Prep Questions[/heading][heading header_type=”h3″]Should my child take the SAT, the ACT, or both?[/heading][vc_column_text] Since most colleges do not prefer one test over the other, we recommend that students take the test with which they are most comfortable. Using a student’s previous standardized testing history coupled with diagnostic testing administered in our office, our advisors can recommend the appropriate test(s). [/vc_column_text][heading header_type=”h3″]When should my child start SAT/ACT prep?[/heading][vc_column_text] Testing timelines can vary, but generally, most students test sometime during their junior year of high school. Factors such as a student’s math skill level, PSAT score, athletic commitments and extracurricular involvements can all influence the time table. It is best to meet with a college advisor early in the second semester of your student’s sophomore year in order to develop a plan that will allow for adequate preparation and maximize your student’s individual potential. [/vc_column_text][heading header_type=”h3″]How do I register for the SAT and ACT?[/heading][vc_column_text] Register for the ACT: http://www.act.org/ Register for the SAT: https://www.collegeboard.org/ [/vc_column_text][heading header_type=”h3″]What are SAT Subject Tests and does my child need to take them?[/heading][vc_column_text] SAT Subject Tests are one-hour content specific exams offered in the following subjects: Literature, Math, Science, History and Foreign Language.  Subject tests are required and/or recommended at only a relatively small number of colleges and universities throughout the country, so not every student will need to take SAT Subject Tests.  Our advisors can provide guidance as to which Subject Tests should be taken by students as early as the spring of a student’s sophomore year. [/vc_column_text][heading header_type=”h3″]Does my student have to take the writing portion of the SAT and/or ACT since it’s optional? [/heading][vc_column_text] The writing portion of the test is optional when it comes to taking the test, but it is not optional for every college.  Students should research the admission requirements for all schools to which they are interested in applying or speak to a Milestone advisor.  If a student is unsure where he/she will be applying, then we recommend taking the writing portion of the test just in case. [/vc_column_text][heading header_type=”h3″]If a college requires the writing portion of the SAT and/or ACT, how is that score used?[/heading][vc_column_text] Individual college policies vary widely regarding how the writing scores for the ACT and SAT are used, but, in general, colleges will use the writing score as a factor in the admissions decision, as part of the criteria for class placement, and/or as a standard of comparison for the college essay. [/vc_column_text][heading header_type=”h3″]How will Milestone’s test prep help my child? [/heading][vc_column_text] Through a combination of either individual or small group tutoring and ongoing timed practice testing, Milestone tutors help students become familiar with the tests, develop necessary content knowledge, and learn important standardized testing strategies to maximize test performance.  Milestone tutors and advisors also work with students to build confidence, manage test anxiety (when necessary) and set realistic goals, all of which are designed to help students find success on the ACT/SAT and ultimately, in a college classroom. [/vc_column_text][divider][/vc_column][/vc_row]