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THE EA TEAM’S TOP TIPS

2/27/2022

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 1.   Verify that your registration slip is correct and that photo identification can be easily accessed. Decide where you will place
Why? If you discover an error on the morning of the test, it might be too late to rectify it and at the very least, it will add to the anxiety of the day. 
2. Sharpen at least four pencils (or as many as you feel comfortable taking to the exam ;-), make sure you have erasers, and replace the batteries in your calculator.
Why? If you find that the pencils, the erasers, or batteries are NOT in good working condition on the morning of the test, you will not have a place to purchase replacements. And this will add unneeded stress to the morning. 
3. Decide what high protein breakfast you will have that morning. A meal that is filled with sugar and/or carbohydrates will interfere with your performance on the test.
Why? Your energy will peak and drop. You need to sustain energy for the length of a test just like a marathon runner.
4.   Purchase a high protein snack (protein bar or nuts) and water to consume during your SAT break.
Why? A high protein snack and water will help provide the calories and hydration needed to maintain the energy needed to complete the exam.

5. Plan your transportation to the SAT. Who will drive and determine how long it will take to get there on time or early?
Why? You do not want to be rushing to the test.

This week, the EA Team has provided tips that might involve a purchase. Next week, we will offer our calming suggestions for the night before.
 

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THE EA TEAM’S  SUGGESTIONS FOR CHOOSING THE ACT OR THE SAT.   FIND THE BEST TEST FOR YOU!

2/20/2022

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Basic Guideline 1: If you have not received at least a grade of 87 in all your high school science classes, we suggest that you carefully consider the difficulty of the Science Section before choosing the ACT. 
Basic Guideline 2: If you have difficulty reading, look at a copy of each test. Note that the ACT is word dense, which means that even the answers in the English, Reading, and Science sections contain more words than their equivalent on the SAT.
 Basic Guideline 3: Both the SAT and the ACT have a reading comprehension portion of the test. The SAT has five passages to be completed in 65 minutes, which allows approximately 13 minutes to read the passage and answer 10 questions for each passage. On the other hand, the ACT has four passages to be completed in 35 minutes which permits a student to spend approximately 8 ½ minutes to read the passage and also answer 10 questions.  RECAP: the SAT gives you a longer amount of time to complete each set of 10 questions. The limited amount of time offered by the ACT (8 ½ minutes) is exacerbated by the fact that the questions are NOT PRESENTED in sequential order.
If after you have finished reading these guidelines and want to discuss them, email (eatestprep@gmail.com) or phone (845.582.0017). We will be happy to help you make the best choice.
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Time is not your enemy

2/13/2022

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​When you think about taking the SAT or ACT, do  you always feel like you will run out of time on the test?  Many students feel the pressure of a time limit when they are taking any test. They can be totally prepared, but just draw a blank during the test, or they rush through the exam thinking that they will run out of time.
Determining the amount of time it takes to complete a question on the SAT or the ACT can be established prior to the test because there are very specific types of test questions on these exams. Once you know how long it takes to answer a certain kind of question, you will feel less worried about the time limit for each section. The EA Team has worked with many students who improved their performance just by knowing this information. With that little bit of knowledge, students can more easily complete a section since they already know how long it generally takes YOU to answer a specific type of question.
 
Here is a step-by-step guide to determine the time it takes to answer a question.
1. Ask a friend/parent to time you with a stopwatch, which is easily found on your phone.
2. Read one question and answer it.
3. Write down the amount of time you believe it took you to complete the question.
4.Compare your belief to the reality by asking the timekeeper how long it actually took to answer the question. You can push yourself to answer the questions a little faster. Perhaps a second or two each time you practice.
Do this multiple times until you feel the result is reliable. When you are taking the test, remind yourself of the reality of time, so you can eliminate the tension caused by a time limit this type of test anxiety. You can repeat this procedure for an entire section or any passage within it. 
If you are not able to complete a specific portion of the test during the time limit, then you have two alternatives.
1.    You can push yourself to answer the questions a little faster. Perhaps a second or two each time you practice.
2.    You can decide that you will still be able to obtain a high enough score for the college of your choice if you don’t answer all the questions in that section. For example, in the reading section, you might not read a specific passage that and just fill in “B” for all the unanswered questions. Remember that it is better to focus on a specific passage and get the majority of questions correct than to race through all of the passages and only get a few correct for each one.
It is most important to set up a plan of how you will take the test before you are sitting in an exam room. Base your strategies on how long it will take to answer questions and what you will do if you encounter a passage that is extremely challenging. If you want some assistance setting up a plan, contact the EA Team to learn about the types of questions and how to speed up your response time. You can reach us by email (eatestprep@gmail.com) or phone (845.582.0017). 

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Taking the SAT or ACT presents a unique set of circumstances for a

2/6/2022

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​Taking the SAT or ACT presents a unique set of circumstances for a family. Very often students and parents seek the advice of a college guidance counselor. And if your child’s counselor really understands his/her educational needs, and that person is committed to guiding you through the college application process, then you are all set. The counselor should be able to tell you whether your child’s educational record shows that he or she would be better taking the ACT or the SAT. If not, after researching the differences, you should decide as a family based on the information collected. But don’t simply make the choice based on a neighbor or a cousin’s decision. There are serious differences between the two exams. The EA Team wants to let you know that periodically, Judy, an EA Team member, speaks about this topic to groups in a Zoom meeting. And Judy is happy to talk to you about your choice privately or if you prefer you can invite a few friends who are facing the same decision, and we will set up a Zoom meeting for you.
Whether you take the SAT or the ACT, the way a multiple-choice exam is structured presents the same issues for a student. During the exam, the test taker needs to consider the answer choices very carefully. Most students use the answer choices to help them decide the correct answer. THIS IS A MISTAKE! The test designer has designed the choices to confuse you. In order to be most successful on these tests, avoid looking at the choices to find the answer. Think of your answer first, and you will be more likely to get the question correct. Practice this technique, and you will increase your score.
Please visit our website (eatestprep.com), in order to learn more about how we can make the college application process easier for your family. If you prefer, email (eatestprep@gmail.com) or call Judy (845.582.0017). Our testing program for the February 12th ACT is concluding and our classes for the March 2nd SAT just began. Whichever test you decide to take, out six-week program you decide to take, you will enter the exam feeling the confidence you need to succeed.
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