Are SAT and ACT exams optional? - Student Success Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep 43

Are SAT and ACT exams truly optional when applying to colleges? Dr. Kelly Frindell owner of In-House Test Prep says that the data is beginning to show that “yes” submitting scores is important to the application process. Dr. Frindell reports that the percentage of students who were admitted into colleges and had submitted their test scores had significantly higher rates than those who had not. She recommends seeking test prep services sophomore year or the summer before junior year but not before. Listen for more information such as academic skills that seem to be fragmented and why it is important to explain to students what the SAT and ACT exams measure. About Dr. Kelly Frindell: InHouse Test Prep is the brainchild of Dr. Kelly S. Frindell, Ph.D., which she started in 2007. Dr. Kelly began her career helping students prepare for tests back in 2001. For over 20 years, she has assisted students in achieving testing success and providing students with the tools to get into the schools of their dreams. Dr. Kelly graduated with honors from Trinity University with a BA in psychology, then obtained her Ph.D. in Public Health from the University of Texas. After gaining invaluable experience at various iinstitutions, she started InHouse Test Prep in 2007. Dr. Kelly is an expert in test preparation styles, techniques and study material. Her specialties are the SAT, ACT, SSAT, PSAT, GRE, TAKS and ISEE. Dr. Kelly’s love and passion for helping students exceed their expectations is the driving force behind her company and her success. Follow Dr. Kelly Frindell On: - Website: https://www.inhousetestprep.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyfrindell - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyfrindell/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyfrindell/ The expert guest was booked via The Expert Bookers, https://www.expertbookers.com/. New exciting news! We are on Feedspot's list of the Top Parenting Podcasts! blog.feedspot.com/parenting_podcasts/ MUSIC Look to Listen to Learn By Lisa Navarra & Maryann Buonaspina - www.amazon.com/dp/B074CLC98K/... Train My Brain By Lisa Navarra & Maryann Buonaspina - www.amazon.com/dp/B074CGR87B/... This podcast is presented by Lisa Navarra, Owner of Child Behavior Consulting, LLC. You Can Follow Us On: - www.facebook.com/ChildBehaviorConsulting - twitter.com/LNavarraCBC - www.linkedin.com/company/64563206/ - www.instagram.com/childbehaviorconsulting/ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWwCxj-Aq469P9wXE1qUHvw - www.tiktok.com/@lisanavarraedu - www.tiktok.com/@studentsuccesspodcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/student-success-beyond-expectations/id1567030184 - https://open.spotify.com/show/60vi5zx5hzHyknlTmF7WAV - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/16365f2a-5cb7-44ab-b190-6e2404c03abe/student-success-beyond-expectations