How And Why To Perform Your Best on the PSAT, Should I Apply Early Decision Or Early Action?, and Making Your College Essay Count
Hello listeners! Listen to this week's episode and learn about the significance of the PSAT and preparing for it.
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LAST WEEK
674. HOW AND WHY TO PERFORM YOUR BEST ON THE PSAT
The PSAT/NMSQT may not influence college admissions decisions, but the test matters in more ways than you might think. Amy and Mike invited educator and author Brian Stewart to discuss how and why to perform your best on the PSAT.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What role does the PSAT play compared to the SAT or ACT?
What are some of the most common mistakes students make with the PSAT and how can they avoid them?
What study strategies or prep resources are most effective for the PSAT?
What are some ways students can effectively use the embedded Bluebook tools to do well on the PSAT?
What kind of students should focus on the SAT and PSAT at the same time?
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587. SHOULD I APPLY EARLY DECISION OR EARLY ACTION?
When applying to highly selective schools, every advantage makes a difference. Why, then, would a student pass up one of the biggest multipliers in acceptance rate? Amy and Mike invited education consultant David Parker to explore the existential college admissions question: should I apply Early Decision or Early Action?
592. MAKING YOUR COLLEGE ESSAY COUNT
As short as college application essays have to be, they still contribute heavily to holistic admissions decisions. Don’t waste a single word! Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Sheree Gravely to discuss how to make your college essay count.
Thanks for listening!