By Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz

Table of Contents

COLLEGE BOARD TESTS

PSAT

Definition Of PSAT
The Bottom Line
Timelines For Taking The PSAT

FAQ #1: Should I prepare for the PSAT?

FAQ #2: What do I do if I am ill on a test day or an emergency comes up?

Importance Of National Merit Status

SAT

Definition Of SAT
The Bottom Line
Timelines For Taking The SAT
To Get Or Not To Get Test Preparation

FAQ #3: Whenever I think about the SAT, I get a big knot in my stomach. What can I do about that?

Comparing Your Test Scores With Successful Applicants

FAQ #4: Is there anything I can do to help my child do his/her best on the SAT?

Good Enough Test Scores To Get Into 15 Top Colleges
Useful Information About The SAT Reasoning Test
International Students

SUBJECT TESTS

Definition Of Subject Tests
The Bottom Line
Timelines For Taking The Subject Tests

FAQ #5: Which Subject Tests should I take?

FAQ #6: Should I prepare for the Subject Tests?

AP COURSES & TESTS

Definition Of AP Courses And Tests
The Bottom Line
How AP Courses Are Different From Regular Courses
Timeline For Taking AP Tests
AP Scholar Awards
Useful Information About AP Courses And Exams

FAQ #7: Can any student sign up for an AP class?

FAQ #8: Since the AP exams are only given once a year, what happens if you are sick on the day of the test?

FAQ #9: Is it better for me to take a regular course and get an A or take an AP course and get a B?

FAQ #10: Given that AP tests are not until May of my senior year and colleges will never see my test scores, why should I bother with AP classes?

FAQ #11: What if my high school doesn’t offer any AP courses or just a few? Won’t that hurt my chances for college admissions?

AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING TESTS

PLAN

Definition of PLAN
The Bottom Line
Timeline For Taking The PLAN

ACT

Definition Of ACT
The Bottom Line
Timelines For Taking The ACT
A Comparison Of The SAT And ACT Tests
How ACT Scores Compare To SAT Scores

FAQ #12: How do I know if the ACT or SAT is a better test for me?

FAQ #13: I have heard that some colleges accept the ACT in lieu of both the SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests. Is that true?

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