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Podcast: Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast
Episode: What Does It Mean to Be A Bad Test Taker?
Description: While we always expect standardized test scores to reflect general academic achievement, these metrics often diverge dramatically. When students underperform on tests, they--and their parents--often conclude that they are just "bad test takers." But is that even a thing? Amy and Mike invited test prep professional and author Moshe Ohayon to clarify what it means to be a bad test taker. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Is it possible to be a bad test taker? What are the signs of a bad test taker? How does one become a good test t...