March 2021 SAT QAS Test Deconstruction

May 12, 2021 | Testing

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NTPA Member Showcase May 2021

May 10, 2021 | Community

It has come to our attention that you, dear reader, want to learn more about test preparation and higher education, and the NTPA is excited to suggest NTPA member blog posts. Read what they have to say, get involved in the comments, and get ready to break out some new...

In the News (April 2021)

May 7, 2021 | Admissions, Higher Education, Testing

It’s been another busy month in test preparation and higher education! Below are some of the news articles that got the NTPA members talking. We hope you’ll join the conversation in the comments. A Test for the Test Makers (Education Next): “This state of...

What to do About Grades?

May 7, 2021 | Admissions

Grades are a fact of high-school life, maybe the fact. They’ve historically been the number one indicator of academic achievement. But covid-19 has created abrupt and unprecedented difficulties for grades. In a time when test scores are being slowly deemphasized,...

Do I need an SAT or ACT Tutor?

Apr 29, 2021 | Tutoring

The test-prep industry in the US, of which I am a part, has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry. Many families may find themselves wondering if the time and energy spent preparing for college admissions tests such as the SAT and ACT is justified. That’s a valid...

NTPA Member Showcase April 2021

Apr 16, 2021 | Community

It has come to our attention that you, dear reader, want to learn more about test preparation and higher education, and the NTPA is excited to suggest NTPA member blog posts. Read what they have to say, get involved in the comments, and get ready to break out some new...

Test Prep Professionals Giving Back

Apr 8, 2021 | Community

Tutoring can be a lucrative business. In the right place, an experienced SAT/ACT tutor can earn $200, $300, even $500+ an hour. And tutors, like all professionals, deserve to be paid increasing wages as they gain more experience. But as one’s rate rises past a certain...

In the News (March 2021)

Mar 29, 2021 | Higher Education, Uncategorized

As this month draws to a close and vaccine availability brings us closer to normal, here are some of the stories that have captured tutors’ attention this month:   Using Market Research to Shape the Assessment Landscape: What We Know About COVID-19’s Effect...