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A Perfect Score on the New PSAT is a...1520?Posted 2021-07-11 The College Board had indicated that the new PSAT would be scored out of 1600 points, but it has recently reversed course and decided to make 1520 the highest score. It has also tinkered with the percentiles by scaling them upward, most likely in an effort to make the SAT a less intimidating test and to compete with the ACT, the College Board's rival exam. This is welcome news for those of you who are considering taking the new SAT! Keep Reading |
10 Helpful ACT Math Calculator Programs for the , TI-83, TI-84, and TI-84 CE Graphing Series of CalculatorsPosted 2024-02-08 Help yourself ace the ACT Math section with the aid of your Texas Instruments graphing calculator and some basic programming skills. Keep Reading |
The GRE PowerPrep II Scoring Algorithm, Demystified.Posted 2022-01-07 I did some research on the Powerprep 2 scoring algorithm by running a series of test simulations. Keep Reading |
GMAT Game Changer: Cancelled GMAT Scores No Longer Visible to Business SchoolsPosted 2021-07-11 Big news : GMAC, the maker of the GMAT, has announced that test-takers who cancel their scores after previewing them will no longer see the dreaded "C" on their score reports. Keep Reading |
Standard Deviation on the GRE: Do I have to know the formula?Posted 2021-07-11 You don't have to memorize the equation for standard deviation on the GRE, but understanding the elements of the equation will help you understand what "standard deviation" means. Keep Reading |
The New ACT Essay / Writing SectionPosted 2021-07-11 The New ACT Essay / Writing Test is here. Learn all about the new changes and read 2 sample essays that I authored. Keep Reading |
Free Explanations to Selected new SAT Questions from Tests #1-9, and PSATs #1 and #2.Posted 2021-07-11 Check out my Free Visual Explanations to many of the new SAT Questions from Tests #1-9, and PSATs #1 and #2, along with download links to each of the tests, scoring sheets, answer explanations, and answer sheets. Keep Reading |
How to Navigate the Free GRE PowerPrep softwarePosted 2021-07-11 A definitive guide to the sometimes frustrating, but well worth it, Free GRE PowerPrep software from ETS, containing two official CATs (Computer Adaptive Tests). Keep Reading |
GRE Vocabulary: OpaquePosted 2021-07-11 opaque (adjective) : something that is cloudy, blurry, or difficult to understand. "oh PAKE" Think : an opaque lake. If you don't want to get sick this summer, then I don't recommend swimming in an opaque lake. Keep Reading |
Who (subject) vs. Whom (object) vs. Who (modifier): Who called whom?Posted 2021-07-11 Brian tackles the who vs. whom issue. Keep Reading |