All About Mandatory Testing

Mandatory Testing — Episode 52 with Jean Burk

Want to know all about mandatory testing? Or is testing even mandatory? Want to know all about mandatory testing? Or is testing even mandatory? In this podcast with author, Jean Burk you’ll learn what is expected for college entrance and the standard – as of now, that yes, testing is mandatory for college entrance. Learn more in this podcast.

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Show Notes: Mandatory Testing

What is a standardized test?
Will people stop using standardized tests?
Standardized tests are required for typical college entrance.
SAT and ACT tests level the playing field
0 differs from high school to high school
85% percent of colleges admit and give scholarships on test scores alone.
Use reliable sources, don’t believe just anyone who says students no longer need to take standardized tests
Standardized tests level the playing field.
Homeschoolers typically score higher on SAT or ACT
Prep books don’t help as well as understanding strategies
Roadmap to studying for tests – see Jean’s site at CollegePrepGeinus.com
As homeschoolers, you can incorporate test prep in your homeschool curriculum
Not understanding the test can be more stressful
Once you understand the recurring patterns and standardization of the test you can answer the questions in thirty seconds or less.