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 do they really mean? What is the difference between them? Let’s learn all about them here! Here are some of the key differences between the SAT and PSAT: Objective The first significant difference is the objective behind each test. The SAT is required for college admissions. The PSAT, while not required, is almost equally important because a high score can get you National Merit Scholarships or recognition as a Semi-Finalist, which looks excellent on your college application! The… Continue Reading
The PSAT 2019
Today is the big day for the PSAT!! Every year around this time, high school juniors get the chance to compete for opportunities to win some amazing scholarships. The PSAT is actually a student’s ticket to compete for recognition and rewards from individuals and organizations interested in supporting students and education. These sponsors use the PSAT results to find students who EXCEL in life and academics and are worth the investment. That’s right, the P in PSAT does not stand for PRACTICE (SAT), it stands for PRELIMINARY and is the first taste that a… 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 September 2019 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… 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