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Podcast: Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast
Episode: What SAT & ACT Diagnostic Tests Can Tell You
Description: Taking high quality practice tests at deliberate intervals is an indispensable part of any true test preparation regimen. But what makes mocks or diagnostics so important? Amy and Mike invited test prep professional David Phelps to explain specifically what SAT & ACT diagnostic tests can tell you. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why do diagnostic tests matter for students taking the SAT and ACT? At what point in the prep process should students take practice tests? What should we look for in evaluating diagnostic tests? What won't SAT & ACT diagnostic tests tell u...