2020/2021 ACT and SAT Dates

SAT DATES 2020-2021	Registration	Late Registration
December 5 2020	November 5 2020	November 17 2020
March 13 2021	February 12 2021	February 23 2021
May 8 2021	April 8 2021	April 20 2021
June 5 2021	May 6 2021	May 18 2021
August 28 2021	TBD	TBD

ACT DATES 2020-2021	Registration	Late Registration
December 12 2020	November 6 2020	November 7-20 2020
February 6 2021	January 5 2021	January 6-20 2021
April 17 2021	March 12 2021	March 13-26 2021
June 12 2021	May 7 2021	May 8-21 2021
July 17 2021	June 18 2021	June 19-25 2021

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Is "test optional" really an option?

To take a standardized test (ACT/SAT) or not: that is the big question these days. In this new “test-optional” world we’re living in, does it really make a difference if your child takes the SAT or ACT? In a short answer, it does, and not just because there is a test prep tutor writing this blog. When the pandemic hit and test dates were canceled worldwide, over 700 universities went test optional for Fall 2021 applicants. Some of those schools are now announcing 1 or 2-year extensions on the policy, begging the question of whether the SAT and ACT are on their way out. The SAT has already ended their subject tests and optional essay section, citing that the application essays and AP exams offer colleges a view of the student’s abilities in those departments. (Don’t worry, we’ll discuss both of those in later blog posts or you can email Hillary with questions!) Here’s the reality: your child may not need a test score to be admitted to the college of their choice. But many colleges a

November 2020 Notes

As we monitor the Covid numbers locally, please note that Fairchild will go fully virtual following the Thanksgiving break and the office in Sandy Spring will be closed. If you have a tutor coming to your home, please touch base with Hillary as soon as possible to discuss a plan. Hillary will still offer practice tests in office on Sunday mornings. Please make sure, whether in home or in the office, that ALL children and adults must wear well fitting masks when they are with a tutor. Important Holiday Scheduling Updates: We know the schedule gets challenging this time of year, please let us know as soon as possible about changes to your schedules so we can adjust on our end. We will be CLOSED the following dates for the Thanksgiving & Christmas holidays, reopening permanently in our NEW office in Highland. Nov: 25th - 29th Dec: 23st - Jan 2nd Limited test prep and college guidance appointments will be available during the Christmas break. Traditional 1:1 Tutoring: Tutorin

Show Me The Money (and by money, I mean financial aid)

Applications are in, acceptances are starting to arrive. Now, the question becomes how to pay for it all: books, room & board, food, and tuition plus all the extras. It can feel overwhelming. It’s not a secret that a college education is costly. The conversation regarding student debt is one that is constantly in the news, and while a degree is going to be important for almost every career path, there is no reason to take on more debt than you actually need to. Here are a few of our favorite tips: Get that FAFSA done. It’s frustrating because it’s really only one view of your family’s finances, but it is absolutely necessary to qualify for aid. Don’t be afraid to make a phone call. Colleges give you financial aid packages based on the information in front of them. If your situation is a little different, or if there’s something that the FAFSA isn’t presenting well, don’t be afraid to call your top school’s financial aid office and ask to discuss things further. Find out if work-st

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