SAT v ACT Webinar

If choosing between the SAT and ACT feels confusing, that’s normal, and you have PLENTY of company.

Here's what usually happens:

A kid picks the SAT because their school defaults to it.

Or the ACT because a friend is taking it too.

Then they prep for months.

I hate to say it, but... far too many of them realize halfway through -- after they bombed their first test -- that they chose wrong!

Now they're starting over.  Oy.

Our SAT vs ACT Preview Class was created to prevent that unsavory sitch.

Marissa U, head tutor, will walk you through:

- How the test structures actually differ

- Where pacing becomes the problem

- Question styles that favor different thinkers

- What the recent ACT changes mean for strategy

Bottom line:

One class. Clearer decision.

Register here.

-Andy "Pencils Down" Lockwood

P.S.  Is it recorded? Yes. :)

Length?

Focused and efficient.  45 minutes, give or take.

Good morning!

I thought I'd share a few questions from parents who attended our live workshop in our office last night.

And my answers, not just the questions (duh).

I'm going live in a few minutes, but if you can't make it and still want to watch, it's recorded too.  Same page:

Tune In!

See ya,

- Andy "Live and Unplugged" Lockwood

SAT v ACT:  Which Test is Best Class

A lot of families treat the SAT and ACT like they're interchangeable. Guess what?

They're not.

Some students sail through the SAT's logic puzzles and get crushed by the ACT's time crunch.

Others breeze through the ACT's straightforward questions and freeze when the SAT throws them curveballs.

In our SAT vs ACT Preview Class, Marissa breaks down:

*Why timing pressure isn't the same on both tests

*Why some students struggle on the ACT

*Why others find the SAT unexpectedly challenging

*Which learning styles match which exam

*What the ACT changes mean for today's test-takers

*Section-by-section differences that matter

If you want confidence in your kids test choice before you commit time and money to prep, this matters.

Higher scores mean greater odds of acceptance into your kid's "Dream School," 

Not to mention better chances of racking up boatloads of fat, juicy scholarships.

Details here.

See you in class!

-Andy

P.S. Quick questio...

SAT v ACT:  Which Test is Best?

Hi there,

Most families answer "SAT or ACT?" by asking their kid's friends, Googling random forums, or defaulting to whatever the guidance counselor suggests.

That's a coin flip. And with months of prep time on the line, you want better odds (don't you?).

Higher SAT or ACT scores correlate directly with better chances of getting into your "Dream School..."

...and earning a windfall of generous, hot fresh scholarships!

That's why we're running a SAT vs ACT Preview Class with our head tutor, Marissa U.  It's on Monday night.

What she covers:

- Full breakdown of each test's structure

- Pacing differences that trip students up

- Common mistakes on each exam

- Strategic insights (when each test rewards what)

- What changed on the ACT and why it matters

This session is designed to help parents and students make a clear, informed decision before committing months of prep time for your over-scheduled kiddo and a significant amount of cashola out o...

Good morning!

We're hitting the airwaves this morning -- 10:00am EST --  for College Coffee Talk, our live show about college admissions and financial aid news that you can use!  

Here's what's on tap for today:

Highly aggressive and questionable tactics from Tufts against one of our clients

Tune In!

This one's a doozy.

Grab a cup of joe and we'll see you at 10am EST (recorded if you can't make it)

- Andy Lockwood

Good morning!

We're hitting the airwaves this morning -- 10:00am EST --  for College Coffee Talk, our live show about college admissions and financial aid news that you can use!  

Here's what's on tap for today:

5 College Admissions and Financial Aid Tips for Class of 2027 (and younger) Families

Tune In!

Grab a cup of joe and we'll see you at 10am EST (recorded if you can't make it)

- Andy Lockwood

Good morning!

We're hitting the airwaves this morning -- 10:00am EST --  for College Coffee Talk, our live show about college admissions and financial aid news that you can use!  

Here's what's on tap for today:

Early Decision Results: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Tune In!

Grab a cup of joe and we'll see you at 10am EST (recorded if you can't make it)

- Andy Lockwood

Burning College Questions Webinar

We're in the midst of Early Decision season, and hearing good news from our clients (Tulane, Boston College, Lehigh) so far..

I'm extremely happy for our kiddos who worked their collective buns off on the applications and essays, not to mention their actual high school careers.

But here's the thing...

Everyone does NOT get into the colleges they're lusting after.

That was a Captain Obvious point if I ever wrote one, but bear with me.

Let me bend your ear, and show you one of the BIG reasons kids fail to get into their Numero Uno schools.

Almost exactly one year ago, on a late Friday night, my phone buzzed from a client, Sarah (fake name).  

"I didn't get into BC.  Did I do something wrong?"

I gallantly refrained from complaining about the 10:27pm text, in consideration of her emotional state.

Instead, I told her that I'd be back in the office the next day, would look over her file and get back to her.  Even though I knew the answer already....

Burning College Questions Webinar

Tonight at 6:30 sharp, I'm going to tackle the top five, "burning" college admissions and aid questions we were asked in 2025, once and for all. (Until I do it again.)

So, hey, do you have any of these questions asked by your fellow parental units?

How do we help our child stand out?
Should we apply Early Decision or avoid it?
What schools should be on our list (and which should NOT)?
What makes an essay stand out (he has no idea what the heck to write about)?
Can we get merit scholarships even if we’re “full pay” because the financial aid office considers us affluent?

If yes, you should probably mosey on over tonight!

Here are the details:

Register >>

See ya.

-Andy "Burning College Man" Lockwood

P.S.  I'm happy to answer any of your questions beyond that top five, after I zip through them. 

I'll stay on with you as long as it takes to answer every last damn question as best as I can :). 

P.P.S. If you can't make it but still want th...

Burning College Questions Webinar

Tonight at 6:30 sharp, I'm going to tackle the top five, "burning" college admissions and aid questions we were asked in 2025, once and for all. (Until I do it again.)

So, hey, do you have any of these questions asked by your fellow parental units?

How do we help our child stand out?
Should we apply Early Decision or avoid it?
What schools should be on our list (and which should NOT)?
What makes an essay stand out (he has no idea what the heck to write about)?
Can we get merit scholarships even if we’re “full pay” because the financial aid office considers us affluent?

If yes, you should probably mosey on over tonight!

Here are the details:

Register >>

See ya.

-Andy "Burning College Man" Lockwood

P.S.  I'm happy to answer any of your questions beyond that top five, after I zip through them. 

I'll stay on with you as long as it takes to answer every last damn question as best as I can :). 

P.P.S. If you can't make it but still want ...