WSPN’s reporters and editors have come together to share their studying techniques and experiences with the SAT, ACT, and the biology, chemistry, and US history SAT II.
Matt Karle, Naomi Lathan, Olivia Waldron, Lucy Hughes, Isabel Gitten, Janani Gandhi, and Nandita Subbiah
I recommend taking this subject test during the June test session of your junior year. While I took AP U.S. History before taking this subject test, I know people who took this subject test who were in various U.S. History classes. While you could probably try to study the material on your own, you will probably do better if you take it while you are finishing your U.S. History. I would suggest...
After taking a full year of chemistry, it isn’t a bad idea to take a subject test. Granted, subject tests most likely are not going to be the deciding factor in your college admissions, but why not take the opportunity to show what you know? The chemistry SAT is just like most standardized tests: timed, tricky, and designed to make you rethink things you already know. The way to get around this...
For many students at Wayland High School, the biology SAT subject test is their first test of that nature and thus may present itself as unfamiliarly daunting. Many may be unsure of how to begin to approach such a task, as the test covers the entirety of the material of Wayland’s honors biology course, and beyond. However, with an organized schedule and the right resources, students will be more...
With college on the horizon, rising juniors may be nervous about beginning to prepare for the SAT. Class of 2018’s Naomi Lathan, Olivia Waldron, and Lucy Hughes are here to help you decide how to study by explaining their different approaches to the test. Happy studying! Studying by yourself This method of studying is only for students who are disciplined in their study habits and confident in their...
WSPN editors Isabel Gitten and Janani Gandhi describe their two different approaches to studying for the ACT and offer their best advice to the rising juniors. Good luck on all your exams! ACT with tutor - Isabel I could not imagine preparing for the ACT without having the one-on-one attention that my tutors provided. I began studying in July for the February ACT. I know this is very far in advan...
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