Introduction : In the News-Julia and Mark discuss topics to avoid when selecting a topic for your Personal Statement (1 of 2)

Interview with Jay Rosner-Part 3 of 4:

• We return to challenging Jay’s perspective and
• Jay explains why “test-free” is better than a school being test-optional
• Jay explains the history of the SAT and Eugenics
• Jay shares his advice for someone who is wrestling with whether to take the test
• Jay shares how many times a student should take the test
• Jay shares how long a student should prepare in advance of the test and he shares how much time a day they should be prepping for the SAT or the ACT if they are gong to take the test
• Jay answers the question, “Are the tests coachable”

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