A great many tasks need to be accomplished successfully in order to secure a seat at a selective college. Luckily, they don't all need to be done at once, but proper timing makes a world of difference. Amy and Mike invited educator Eric Greenberg to discuss the finer points of strategizing your testing and admissions timeline.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
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Why is it important for students and parents to assess testing plans by the end of 10th grade?
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By when should students strive to earn their best SAT or ACT scores?
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What are the dos and don'ts regarding choosing between the SAT and ACT?
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How should different rounds of applications (ED1, ED2, Rolling, RD, etc.) impact the "SAT, ACT, or neither" decision?
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Why is it crucial for students to understand the short-term and long-term implications of application submission dates?
MEET OUR GUEST
Eric Greenberg is a leading educational services expert. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Business School and is a graduate of The Fieldston High School in Riverdale, New York. Since establishing the Greenberg Educational Group in New York City in 1991, Greenberg and his team have helped thousands of students, of all ages, achieve their academic goals.
Greenberg Educational Group provides students and families with the tools needed to help achieve their educational aspirations. The team offers highly acclaimed Strategic Educational Advising & Application Essay assistance for all levels of a student's education, Test Preparation services, and Subject-Specific Academic Tutoring. Greenberg Educational Group's clients include students in elementary & middle school, high school, college, and graduate school, both domestically and internationally.
Eric can be reached at greenbergeducationalgroup.com.
LINKS
College Testing Plan for the HS Class of 2027
Testing & Scholarship Timelines Webinar
RELATED EPISODES
WHEN SHOULD YOU TAKE THE SAT OR ACT?
CHOOSING BETWEEN THE DIGITAL SAT AND THE ACT
SHOULD I APPLY EARLY DECISION OR EARLY ACTION?
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page.
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright, Roots2Words, and College Eagle. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, get in touch through our contact page.
