Difference between A.D.D. and Kinesthetic Learners

Do a google.com search on the web for "kinesthetic learners and a.d.d." and you will pull up numerous articles about how many kinesthetic learners have been misdiagnosed with A.D.D. This information is important to parents who are concerned that their child might have A.D.D. The following article is a good place to begin collecting information on this topic.

http://www.latitudes.org/articles/learn01.html

SAT score more important than ever

Despite rumors to the contrary, the SAT score is still one of the most important criteria used to determine college admission.

The following link shows how much weight elite colleges put on test scores.

http://chronicle.com/news/article/4188/elite-colleges-scramble-to-enroll-high-sat-scorers-may-undermine-diversity

Ideas for long-term prep

One great resource that many students take advantage of is the SAT Question of the Day from The College Board. I recommend that students begin doing this as early as their freshman or sophomore years. Over time, this will help them practice on relevant material but also help them develop a feel for SAT questions. Go to www.collegeboard.com for more information.

Stay tuned to this blog for other ideas.

Finding the right testing center

Talk to other parents and students before you register your high schooler to take their SAT or ACT. Ask them what kinds of experiences their students have had. Make sure you get good reports on the locations you sign up for. Sometimes an extra 10 to 15 minutes of driving is worth it for a good test center. Ask about the testing environment such as what types of desks or tables the kids use. Are the desks the small college-types with little room to put your test booklet? Are students tightly packed into the room like sardines? These are important questions to answer so that your student has the best environment in which to take their test