(StatePoint) — Is the SAT or ACT on the horizon for your high schooler? A lot of emphasis is placed on college entrance exams, and your child may be anxious about their scores.
To adequately prepare for the SAT or ACT, consider these tips: Practice, practice, practice: Encourage your student to take free online practice tests early and often.
Not only is this an effective way to get familiar with the types of questions that will be on the test, it can give your child a sense of where they stand currently and help them identify areas where they may need some extra review.
It’s helpful to simulate test day as much as possible. Have them take the practice test in a quiet place and time each portion of the test accurately.