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Want to Get Into Your Dream School Without Spending Thousands? Every spring, I hear from families wondering if they have to hire an expensive college admissions consultant. The short answer? No. But what formulas do colleges use to admit students? To be honest, it's about as clear and
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Hey everyone, I don't normally send out back-to-back newsletters, but I found this recently published piece in The Economist worth sharing. They just published a piece that digs into one of the biggest debates in college admissions: Should standardized tests like the SAT and ACT still matter? The
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Hi families, This week, instead of our usual student-by-student update, I want to step back and share some important developments in the world of standardized testing and college admissions—and what they might mean for your teen. 🎓 The Bigger Picture: The SAT Is Still (Quietly) Making a Comeback It’s
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Mr. John’s Test Prep Weekly • April 12, 2025 Hello MJTP families! Thank you for your patience and flexibility with lessons at the end of March. My wife and I celebrated our marriage and honeymoon in scenic Highlands, NC. It was much colder than Florida, but a refreshing break and
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It's been less than an hour since the March SAT ended for most students here in sunny Southwest Florida. Here are my initial thoughts and reactions to what I saw. A More Balanced Test? My general take is that the test was more balanced from start to finish
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Dear Mr. John's Test Prep Families, 📅 Countdown to the March 8th SAT – less than 5 days to go! March is here! We've been planning for weeks, some of us months. This week we'll focus on last-minute preparation tips for the SAT; announce a new
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Hi Students and Families! Welcome to this week's Mr. John's Test Prep Newsletter, your dose of motivation, tips, and important updates to help you ace the SAT! 🎉 Student Spotlight: Celebrating Wins! 🎉 This week, we're shouting out these amazing students for their hard work and
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Section 1: Vocabulary Matching - Round 2 Click on a word, then click on its matching definition Matching Score: 0/16 Vocabulary Words propagate disquieting sanction wrought copious hypothesize underscore emissary placate incongruous proxy exacerbate unsympathetic forestalls mutable exploiting Definitions taking advantage of unfairly changeable; subject to variation prevents by
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📚 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 15 eclipse verb Root: EC- (out) + LIP- (abandon) 👆 Click to flip to surpass or diminish another's importance; to obscure The young star's brilliant performance eclipsed even the veteran actors on stage. ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Vocabulary Matching - Round
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What to Expect for the March 2025 SAT We don't expect much to change in the format of the SAT for March 2025, though it is possible. Last March proved to be a difficult test as the College Board introduced a variation in their format that played around
