As a high school student (or soon-to-be), you’re likely concerned about standardized tests, as it’s a key piece of your college application. Doing well is key to increasing your chances of admission to your dream school. Not to fear, Empowerly has your back! We now offer an evidence-backed test prep program to conquer your fears and perform your best on test day. Interested to learn more about this new program and how it can improve the Empowerly student experience? Read on.
“[I]t makes sense to give yourself a fair shot at the tests, with adequate preparation. The more options you have, the better!”
Standardized Tests
These national exams are designed to provide US colleges with more information about students’ academic potential relative to students in other parts of the US and globally. Though these exams—like the SAT, ACT, AP, and IB programs—are widely administered each year, they are far from easy and require much preparation. Additionally, the challenge of a new format (many are offered online) and pressure to perform well can make many test-takers disappointed with their results. Nonetheless, many college admissions offices still value the quantitative information with which to filter applicants, heavily emphasizing the importance of standardized testing within the college application process.
In recent years, however, the suspension of the test score requirement due to COVID19 restrictions has raised questions about the future of these tests. Many families are left to wonder how to prepare students for their best future—especially when it comes to college admissions in 11th and 12th grade. Should younger students plan to spend time studying for and taking these tests at all?
Though there is plenty of debate surrounding the efficacy and necessity of these standardized tests, some students can’t escape the task entirely. Some colleges are reintroducing standardized test requirements. Not to mention, college admissions experts state that good scores will almost always help your chances. In other words, it makes sense to give yourself a fair shot at the tests, with adequate preparation. The more options you have, the better!
Empowerly Test Prep
To that end, Empowerly has stepped forward with a high-caliber test prep program proven to boost standardized test scores. The methodology of the program is sound, and plenty of families working with Empowerly have already seen the positive results first-hand:
- 3000+ – Hours of experience per tutor.
- 150+ – The majority of students improve over 150 points on the SAT and 3 points on the ACT.
- Mindset+ – It’s not just your scores that go up. Students gain confidence, empowerment, and a sense of accomplishment.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Empowerly Test Prep program and why it works so well, feel free to book a no-cost consultation to talk it over with one of our enrollment specialists.
Empowerly Student Experience
The test prep program is a great and welcomed addition to the other tools already available to Empowerly students. Enriching extracurricular opportunities like the Startup Internship Program boost resumes with meaningful work experiences, while those like the AI Scholar Program and the Research Scholar Program elevate their intellectual work. The community of educators and experts at Empowerly understands the student experience and the road to college success inside and out and is here to support your student every step of the way.
Additionally, our databases, community, essay editors, and on-demand researchers are all available within the online Empowerly Portal, helping your student through key steps of their college admissions journey. Using the online portal, students can even check their tasks and book their next session with a college counselor to stay on track from the same place. That means that you and your student can work at your pace, and access all the information you need 24/7.
