Like Pepsi or Coke - the Red Sox or the Yankees - it’s time to answer the age old question - The SAT or The ACT? As you approach your junior and senior years and the college application process, one of the most crucial decisions you will have to make…
As a parent of someone who has just entered college and as a teacher with over twenty-four years of experience, I couldn’t recommend strongly enough that children sit for their first PSAT during their sophomore year. It’s the perfect “low stakes” testing environment: the exam doesn’t count toward National Merit;…
The Digital Adaptive PSAT: What's the deal? Apparently, it’s not enough that there are two major standardized tests for college admission - the SAT and the ACT. A test called the PSAT is also out there. What on earth is it good for? Do you need to take it? Do…
Contemplating going to a private day or boarding school? Take the SSAT or the ISEE. Your scores will be used by admissions officers as a supplement to your entire application. Learn more about the exam with this helpful breakdown. The SSAT consists of five sections: Writing Sample*: A two-page, handwritten response…
For many of my math-averse students, the inherent danger of the ACT Math Section lies not in its complexity, but in its simplicity. It’s no secret: to excel on the math section, you need a basic understanding of the concepts. Unlike the other sections (particularly the Science Section, in which…
When talking with students and parents about standardized testing, I am almost always asked about the notorious ACT science section. Negative experiences with biology or chemistry cause strong biases against it, and the realization that topics included are mainly those you’ve never seen exacerbate such sentiments. I understand the hesitation:…
For over thirty years, Carnegie Pollak has been serving the students of Fairfield and Westchester Counties, offering full-service academic support and comprehensive test preparation. Today, we are thrilled to announce our new name — Carnegie Prep — and expanded web presence. As Carnegie Prep, we remain committed to helping students…
We are honored and proud to have won Best of Gold Coast again this year. This is our 16th award. Thank you to everyone who has voted for us throughout the years. We rely on word of mouth, so your support means everything to us!
