What is the difference between the SAT and the PSAT?
You must have heard about the SAT as well as PSAT. They seem quite similar, but what is the difference between them? Objective The first significant difference is the objective behind each test. You are highly encouraged to take the SAT to prepare for college admissions. The PSAT, while not required, is significant as you may be eligible for a National Merit Scholarship or recognition as a Semi-Finalist if taken in your junior year, which looks excellent on your college application! Dates The PSAT is only offered once during high school, in October of your… Continue Reading
Another PERFECT ACT Score and Another Scholarship Awarded!
Quick – name one thing that Excel students are absolutely dominating. Well, there are many things on that list, but quite frankly, the ACT might be at the top of it. What makes us think so? Dougherty Valley junior Vikram Karmarkar, who is the latest member of the Excel community to earn top mark on the ACT exam. Vikram’s motivation for enrolling in an SAT prep course was more refinement-of-technique driven, rather than rundown-of-the-basics: “I wanted tips and strategies to help me score well on the test.” While in class, he found that the course… Continue Reading
PERFECT SAT Score and Scholarship Student!
Monta Vista High School junior Siya Digra is one of Excel Test Prep’s most recent perfect scorers, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about it! After a long string of ACT champions, Siya has stepped forth to take her rightful place among our SAT hall of famers. To celebrate her accomplishment, we invited her to come to our office for an interview, and as part of our getting-to-know-you process, Siya answered a few questions for us beforehand, sharing with us the process leading up to her SAT exam success. Siya began her prep journey with… Continue Reading
Excel Test student Harini Adivikolanu is one of Excel’s latest perfect scorers
A junior at Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon, Harini scored a perfect 36 on the ACT exam. During her recent perfect score interview with Excel, she detailed all the ways Excel’s classroom experience and post-course support contributed to her success. Harini noted that she chose to take a prep course specifically to benefit from learning tips and tricks from instructors who have taken the ACT – help she knew she couldn’t receive from a prep book alone. “The [Excel Test] teachers’ lessons are of high quality because they have taken the ACT themselves… Continue Reading
Tips for scoring better in TOEFL Examination
Have you started feeling anxious when you think about your TOEFL exam? You can improve your score through practice and personalized learning plans. You can opt for TOEFL prep classes or look for TOEFL coaching to most effectively prepare yourself. Given below are some of the tips that will help you in the preparation: Practice Hard There is no shortcut to success. The more you practice, the better your score will be. Here are some tips to help you out: Do not appear for the test until you are certain you are ready. Don’t be… Continue Reading