Test & Exam Preparation
Schools in the United States are relying more and more on standardized testing. The ability to score high on standardized exams and tests is necessity to both graduate from high school and get accepted into a selective 4-year university. The schools also have a tendency to offer little preparation for these important exams. A professional private tutor may be necessary for the student to maximize his performance on these standardized exams.
Below is an overview of some standardized tests high school students in the United States may have to take:
- State Course and Grade Exams
- The EOCs (End of Course) exams are state mandated and are required by the state to pass courses. Failure to pass the EOC exam may result in your child being held back in high school or in the extreme situations not being able to graduate from high school. Some schools also require students to pass EOG (End of Grade) exams. Our tutors understand how these exams work and will work with your child to maximize his or her progress.
- The EOCs (End of Course) exams are state mandated and are required by the state to pass courses. Failure to pass the EOC exam may result in your child being held back in high school or in the extreme situations not being able to graduate from high school. Some schools also require students to pass EOG (End of Grade) exams. Our tutors understand how these exams work and will work with your child to maximize his or her progress.
- AP
- AP (Advanced Placement) exams are offered at the end of the year for AP courses. Performing well on the AP exams will allow your child to place out of college courses saving money in the future (sometimes several thousand dollars per exam). AP exams are graded on a 1-5 scale. Many colleges give credit for scores of 3 and almost no colleges grant credit for scores of 2. High school classes often fail to properly prepare their students for the AP exams, resulting in them performing poorly and not receiving college credit. Our tutors understand what material is covered on the AP exams and will help your child perform well.
- AP (Advanced Placement) exams are offered at the end of the year for AP courses. Performing well on the AP exams will allow your child to place out of college courses saving money in the future (sometimes several thousand dollars per exam). AP exams are graded on a 1-5 scale. Many colleges give credit for scores of 3 and almost no colleges grant credit for scores of 2. High school classes often fail to properly prepare their students for the AP exams, resulting in them performing poorly and not receiving college credit. Our tutors understand what material is covered on the AP exams and will help your child perform well.
- IB
- IB exams are offered at the end of the year for IB courses. IB exams are similar to AP exams. Performing well on the IB exams will allow your child to place out of college courses saving money in the future (sometimes several thousand dollars an exam). IB exams are also required in order to receive the International Baccalaureate diploma. However, many courses in schools fail to properly prepare their students for the IB exams, resulting in them performing poorly and not receiving college credit. IB exams are graded on a 1-7 scale. Our tutors understand what material is covered on the IB exams and will help your child perform well.
- IB exams are offered at the end of the year for IB courses. IB exams are similar to AP exams. Performing well on the IB exams will allow your child to place out of college courses saving money in the future (sometimes several thousand dollars an exam). IB exams are also required in order to receive the International Baccalaureate diploma. However, many courses in schools fail to properly prepare their students for the IB exams, resulting in them performing poorly and not receiving college credit. IB exams are graded on a 1-7 scale. Our tutors understand what material is covered on the IB exams and will help your child perform well.
- SAT
- The SAT is one of the most important standardized exams in your child's life. It is one of the main admissions criteria for college admissions. SAT exams are also often used for college placement purposes. The SAT is graded on a 600-2400 scale with 1500 being the average score. Many colleges require an above average SAT score. If your child is about to take the SATs, or has previously did not score as high on the SATs as he wanted, we can help.
- The SAT is one of the most important standardized exams in your child's life. It is one of the main admissions criteria for college admissions. SAT exams are also often used for college placement purposes. The SAT is graded on a 600-2400 scale with 1500 being the average score. Many colleges require an above average SAT score. If your child is about to take the SATs, or has previously did not score as high on the SATs as he wanted, we can help.
- ACT
- The ACT is a similar exam to the SAT and is offered as an alternative to the SAT. If taken, it is one of the main admissions criteria for college admissions. If your child is about to take the ACTs, or has previously did not score as high on the ACTs as he wanted, we can help.
- The ACT is a similar exam to the SAT and is offered as an alternative to the SAT. If taken, it is one of the main admissions criteria for college admissions. If your child is about to take the ACTs, or has previously did not score as high on the ACTs as he wanted, we can help.
- PSAT/NMSQT
- The PSAT (preliminary SAT) is a practice SAT exam that 10th graders (sophomores) in American schools can get a better understanding of the SAT exam. PSAT scores are not used for college admisisons nor placement. The NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is the same test as the PSAT taken by 11th graders (juniors) to qualify for scholarships. Performing well on the NMSQT may save the student money on college.
- The PSAT (preliminary SAT) is a practice SAT exam that 10th graders (sophomores) in American schools can get a better understanding of the SAT exam. PSAT scores are not used for college admisisons nor placement. The NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is the same test as the PSAT taken by 11th graders (juniors) to qualify for scholarships. Performing well on the NMSQT may save the student money on college.
- GED
- The GED (General Educational Development) tests are the equivalent of a high school diploma. They consist of five subject tests: Languart Arts: Writing (Part I and Part II), Social Studies, Language Arts: Reading, and Mathematics. In order to pass the GED, the student must pass each exam with a score of 60%. Passing the GED allows the student to attend community college programs and some 4-year universities.
- The GED (General Educational Development) tests are the equivalent of a high school diploma. They consist of five subject tests: Languart Arts: Writing (Part I and Part II), Social Studies, Language Arts: Reading, and Mathematics. In order to pass the GED, the student must pass each exam with a score of 60%. Passing the GED allows the student to attend community college programs and some 4-year universities.
All of these standardized exams are very competitive and important. The tutors at Plus Plus Tutoring have worked with students in all of these exams. Our rates for exam prep services start at $30/hour plus a $20 one-time initiation fee. Rates may vary depending on location.