Should Students Do Whatever It Takes To Maximize Act And Sat Scores

Students feel pressure to make the highest scores possible. This is a mistake because colleges reject students with high scores every year. Over-focusing on standardized tests takes away time from building a unique extracurricular profile.

The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast · 69: Three Surprising Reasons Students Don't Get into Top Colleges · at 15:22 · June 26th, 2019 ·Transcript

On this episode

Who Is Shirag Shemmassian at 3:29
What Is The Current Situation Of Students Trying To Get Into Their Most Desired College at 6:42
What Is A Key Mistake Applicants Make That They Believe Will Help Them But Ultimately Does Not at 8:24
Do Admissions Officers Take Into Consideration A Student's "fit" At An Institution at 13:03
Should Students Do Whatever It Takes To Maximize Act And Sat Scores at 15:22
How Should Students Prepare For Standardized Tests at 16:18
Should Students Join As Many Clubs And Teams As Possible And Pursue Leadership Opportunities at 19:29
How Can Students Become Specialists In Their Area at 23:00
How Can Students Determine Which Activities Stand Out And Which Ones Don't at 25:46