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Test Prep

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Standardized tests aren’t just inevitable; they’re important. Certain scores on the PSAT can secure scholarship money. SAT and/or ACT scores are one of the deciding factors of your admission status for most colleges, and some schools use the scores as cutoffs for waiving placement tests or even classes. The SAT Subject Tests and AP tests also can allow you to waive some classes or get college credit.

Considering everything that rides on the outcomes of standardized tests, it’s not surprising that high school students often feel pretty stressed around test time. But don’t worry, we’ve brought together the most important information from the leading experts, and we offer great books and some exciting tools to help you get your best score.

Meet Our Test-Prep Experts

Gary Gruber

gary gruber leading test prep expert

Gary R. Gruber, PhD, is recognized nationally as the leading expert on the SAT, test-taking methods, and critical thinking skills. His Test-Prep tips and tools will help you understand the PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and ACT and develop test-taking strategies to help you achieve your best test scores.

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Edward Fiske

edward fiske test prep author

In addition to his many books that help you find and get accepted to your best colleges, including the #1 bestselling Fiske Guide to Colleges, Edward Fiske has also authored books that help you improve your study habits and test scores, including Fiske Nailing the New SAT.

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