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Studying and preparing for the SATs with resources provided by the College Board is one to prepare.

Tips for Testing: SAT Prep

Kaitlyn Peck, Staff Writer February 28, 2019

Scholastic Aptitude Tests, known commonly as the SATs, leave a trail of high school students under copious amounts of stress. SATs are tests that challenge and score a student’s academic skill set. Almost...

When relying on books alone is not enough to prepare for the SATs, students can seek out help through Central PA Test Prep, a local business run by Carlisle teachers.

Prep program at CHS prepares students for getting into college

Scott Bowser, News writer February 8, 2016

In many ways, students applying to college are just a number. According to NPR, “standardized tests remain a central part in determining which students get accepted at many schools.” As a result,...

Use the College Board Website to see your PSAT scores, learn more about the new scoring methods, and eventually schedule your SAT.

Approaching things a bit differently: The New PSAT

Brooklyn Norrell, Student Life Editor January 19, 2016

Seeing as October’s PSAT scores just came out this past week, people are probably wondering how to interpret them.  Let's break down the differences from previous years: According to CollegeBoard.org,...

With SATs and PSATs just around the corner, there are some changes you should be aware of.

Important Changes to Important Exams

Scott Bowser, News writer October 1, 2015

At 8 am, Saturday, October 3, hundreds of juniors and seniors will take the SAT. Two weeks later, on Wednesday, October 14, roughly 275 sophomores and juniors will complete the PSAT in the Swartz cafeteria...

Juniors and sophmores should use the PSAT/NMSQT packet to study and gain more information about the National Merit Scholarship Program.

PSAT’s: What’s the Point?

Chenta Shirley, News writer October 7, 2013

This school year is in full swing, and for many CHS students, this is a time to start really thinking about life after high school and how they wish to spend it. In many cases, taking standardized tests...

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