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High School Freshman will take the New SAT

Adam Birnbaum
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March 23, 2022
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“Put Down Your #2 Pencils. Forever” quipped the New York Times in their January 25th article. It is true. The SAT is going digital. This new test will be available outside the US in 2023. Current freshman will get their first taste of the new format as a PSAT in October 2023 before they take […]

A Brief(ish) Timeline of the SAT and ACT

Adam Birnbaum
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March 23, 2022
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1900—twelve university presidents form the College Entrance Examination Board in order to create a uniform college admission test in essay format. This allowed students to take one test for several universities instead of a test for each university. In World War I the first IQ test is given to a large group of Americans—the Army […]

What should my child’s SAT/ACT testing timeline look like?

Adam Birnbaum
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December 29, 2021March 23, 2022
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Parents often ask me the best time for their child to take the SAT. I usually counter by advising them to sign their child up for a mock SAT and a mock ACT before deciding which test to move forward with. When a student takes a mock test depends (mostly) on what math class the […]

It is not too early to prepare for the college admissions process

Adam Birnbaum
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December 29, 2021December 29, 2021
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I recommend all students and parents start activities for the college admissions process in 9th grade. At first glance, this may seem ridiculously early, but in truth, it is the time to create a plan which will allow for flexibility and changes to the program. Believe it or not, there is much a student can […]

Thanks to all our students, tutors, proctors, administration, and support staff!

Adam Birnbaum
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December 29, 2021
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Ivy Masters would like to thank all our students, tutors, proctors, administration, and support staff that made 2021 such an amazing year. Aashray S. Abby W. Abhijit V. Abigail S. Adam E. Aiden B. Akash B. Aleksander K. Alessia G. Alex U. Alexa M. Alexandra B. Alexandra D. Alexandria C. Alexandria T. Alexei N. Alexis […]

What does my child’s PSAT mean?

Adam Birnbaum
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October 18, 2021October 18, 2021
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Most students took the PSAT on October 13th. So what? It doesn’t count for anything, right? Wrong!…Mostly. Here are some ways the PSAT counts for everyone who takes it: The PSAT is an opportunity for students to put themselves in a real test setting before taking their first official SAT. It is an chance to […]

The truth behind test-optional universities

Adam Birnbaum
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September 13, 2021
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There have been test-optional universities for the past fifty two years, when Bowdoin stopped requiring its students to submit SAT or ACT test scores. Until the past 18 months, test-optional policies were very rare—93% of universities required scores. In the advent of COVID, most universities have gone test-optional. Since this is a relatively recent phenomenon, […]

The 4 Essentials of SAT Prep

Adam Birnbaum
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August 2, 2021August 2, 2021
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Over the past two decades, I have been a student of my students, particularly those who have made the best improvements on these tests.  What do they do that most students don’t? I have found it boils down to four habits students should have: (1) Do all of their practice, to the best of their […]

The How-To Guide to SAT and ACT Prep

Adam Birnbaum
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June 18, 2021June 18, 2021
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When I receive a phone call, the first advice I give to parents is for them to send their child for a mock SAT and ACT. It is easier for me to focus on just the SAT since every high school junior All Around Old Bridge seems to be taking that test… So why would […]

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