Standardized exams such as the ACT and SAT are heavily relied upon by admission boards in their evaluation of a homeschool applicant. Here you will find the details you need to know about these exams, and what you need to be doing to prepare for them.
List of Recommended PSAT Resources
By Matthew Bullington
There are a host of test-prep resources available. I have tried to make your search for the right tools easier through these recommendations and links. Remember, it is better to have one book that you actually read, use, and finish, than a stack of the best books available that intimidate you, are unread, and cost you a fortune.
The National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Understanding the Competition
By Matthew Bullington
So you now know about the PSAT, so where does the National Merit Competition come into play? Understanding the details of the NMSQT competition, including the selection process and available scholarships, is key to evaluating how much effort you should put into this exam.
PSAT Sections
A Quick Breakdown By Matthew Bullington The PSAT includes two critical reading sections, two math sections, and one writing section. Below you will find a layout of the content of the individual sections (from the CollegeBoard website). Make sure to check out the links to practice questions of each type.
Preparing for the PSAT / NMSQT Exam
Getting Started
By Matthew Bullington
One of the earliest efforts you can make to towards the completion of a successful college application is to prepare for and take the PSAT. The Preliminary SAT, or PSAT, not only serves to prepare you to take the SAT, but also is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship (hence the exam’s secondary name, the National Merit Scholarship
Five Tips for Preparing for Standardized Exams
Some Generic Advice
By Matthew Bullington
Let’s face it, standardized exams are incredibly important when it comes to the college application process. A few points difference on the ACT or SAT can easily translate into the difference between rejection or acceptance at a university, or between paying “retail” value for your education and receiving a full scholarship. The importance of these t
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A Beginner's Guide to College Entrance Exam Acronyms
By Matthew Bullington
If you have done any research into the college application process you have probably heard of the ACT and the SAT exams, but do you know what they are? As if the application process wasn’t hard enough already, you are bombarded with a whole new list of acronyms to add to all the confusion. What do they stand for, and which exams do you need to take?
