College Entrance Exam Preparation Insights

When should students ideally start preparing for college entrance exams like the ACT and SAT?

• Only during their senior year.

• Right before the application deadline.

• As early as possible, even before senior year.

• After receiving their first college acceptance letter.

Why are college entrance exams like the ACT and SAT considered more important now?

(a)  

• Schools are focusing less on GPA.

• There are more people applying to college, increas
• The tests are becoming easier to pass.

• They are the only factor considered in college applications.

What is one key difference between college application components like letters of recommendation and personal essays, and test scores/GPA?

(a)  

• Letters of recommendation are more important than test scores.

• Test scores and GPA are subjective, while essays are objective.

• Letters of recommendation and essays are subjectiv
• GPA is not considered as important as personal essays.

How many more opportunities do incoming seniors have to take the ACT/SAT before college application deadlines in October/November?

What is the current trend regarding how many times students take college entrance exams?

• Most students take it only once.

• Students typically take it two, three, or four times.

• Students rarely take it more than once.

• The number of times students take it has decreased.

Why is it beneficial for juniors to start taking the ACT/SAT early?

(a)  

• It allows them to get it over with quickly.

• It takes a lot of pressure off and provides a runw
• Colleges prefer early test takers.

• They get a discount on test fees.

What is a recommended first step for parents and students to discuss college applications and test preparation?

(a)  

• Immediately hire a professional tutor.

• Talk about it openly and get information from reso
• Wait until the last minute to avoid stress.

• Focus only on extracurricular activities.

What specific information can a "College Handbook" provide to help students with their college applications?

• A list of all available scholarships.

• The average test scores and GPA needed for admission to specific schools.

• Personal essay examples from successful applicants.

• Contact information for college professors.

How can professional tutors help students with test preparation, according to the speaker?

• They can write the essays for the students.

• They can take the tests for the students.

• They are experts who have scored high themselves and can coach students to achieve desired scores.

• They provide financial aid advice.

How did the speaker's son, an incoming freshman, prepare for college admissions early on?

(a)  

• He started taking college courses in high school.

• He looked up the requirements for his dream school
• He focused solely on extracurricular activities.

• He waited until his senior year to think about college.