The Value of Test Preparation

The Value of Test Preparation

Standardized tests are a fact of life, ranging from educational assessments in schools to the SAT to a driver’s license test to professional certifications. And as long as there are standardized tests, there will be test prep for one simple reason: it works. After...

NTPA Lunch N Learn: To Do College

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If We Could Change a Few Things About the SAT and ACT

As expressed in our Mission Statement, the National Test Prep Association advocates for the appropriate administration and use of standardized tests for admissions and assessment purposes. We also advocate on behalf of our clients, which often include high school...

In the News (April 2021)

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?

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,...

In the News (March 2021)

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...