Matthew Pietrafetta

BE THE “EARLY BIRD”

All parents know the uphill battle of trying to get their teenaged child to do … pretty much anything. The underdeveloped teenage brain has always had a lot to contend with: school, extracurriculars, and the ever-shifting “politics” of romance and friendship. Add in preparing for the ACT or SAT, especially as some colleges are going

Assessing Your Student’s Academic Performance and Potential

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the largest continuing and nationally representative assessment of what American students know, recently released its 2022 report card on 9-year-old students. The results were concerning: reading showed the largest drop since 1990 and math dropped for the first time since NAEP testing began in the 1970s. The headline

THE PSAT: Its Past, Present, and Surprising New Future.

Since 2001, parents have asked us, “What is the PSAT, and what is its importance?” As the PSAT has changed, so has our answer. To best understand what the PSAT means for you and your student, it’s important to consider the PSAT’s past, present, and future. PSAT Past The PSAT was first administered in 1971.

The PSAT

Planning for Success

For 21 years, parents have asked us “When should I expect my student to achieve their best score on the ACT or SAT?” At Academic Approach, we know that “Tests are standardized; students are not™” so the answer varies by student. We recognize that planning for success requires data, analysis, and a personalized plan for

Planning For Success

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