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What do you do when you get your PSAT scores back?

If you’re a sophomore or freshman, you’re going to use the scores very differently than if you’re a junior. For Juniors, the PSAT score is a fantastic way to look at exactly what you need to work on before that test. For sophomores, it’s going to tell you exactly what to work on before you take the test as juniors.

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Here’s the only way your SAT or ACT score is important

I get to work with a couple of hundred students every year. One of the most frequent conversations we have goes something like this. “I only got a 1260 on my SAT.” “That’s a great score.” “But everyone else is getting better scores.” No, not everyone else is getting better scores. A 1260 is a […]

Should you take the SAT or the ACT?

“Should I take the SAT or ACT?” It’s by far the most frequent question we get asked. That makes sense. It’s also the most important question to answer. Before the SAT changed in 2016, the logic was to take each test once, see which one you did better on, then focus on that test. Logically […]

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4 ways to prepare for your freshman year of college

As the first day of college draws nearer, here are a few tips to prepare. Orientation This tip is probably the easiest to embrace because for most colleges orientation is mandatory. However, this can be a pivotal couple of days. You get to know the campus, other students, and the classes you will be taking. […]

What happened with the June 2018 SAT?

If you have a Junior or Senior in your house who took the June 2018 SAT, you might have had to deal with some tears on the morning of July 11th. If you’ve been investing time and money into test prep, you might have felt a little frustrated by the result. Thousands of students sat […]

5 key questions to answer for your test prep plan

You know you’re going to have to take an SAT or ACT at some point. Even with more schools deciding on test-optional admissions, you would still want a score to see if it gave you an advantage. Keep in mind the role of test scores for most schools. In an era of grade inflation for […]

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4 things that make us different

Parents have plenty of options when it comes to college prep programs. Some are aimed specifically at the SAT or ACT while others build around an entire college prep package. When you’re looking at spending a few hundred to a few thousand dollars on college and test prep, you’re probably wanting to know what makes […]

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4 soft skills for college prep

A great blog post by our own college freshman with hints about ways to prepare for college that you might not have thought of. Although many of our Bybee College Prep students are at the end of their high school careers, we thought that our tips shouldn’t end there. Here are a few ideas you […]

How to maintain a positive relationship with your teachers, and why it’s important

Having good relationships with your teachers, even the ones of subjects you might not enjoy, is a critical part of your high school career. This will help you with getting the non-generic recommendation letters for both college and scholarships, and establish trust between yourself and your teacher which by extension allows you to be more […]