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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 17 June 2020

What is the Meaning of a Test Optional College (or Test Blind College)?

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With the occurrence of the pandemic, many colleges have gone to being 'test optional' or 'test blind'. But what does that really mean? And, does it af...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 05 June 2020

Homeschool Test Preparation for College Admission Tests

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When your child is working hard on studying for college admission tests, like the SAT® or ACT®, you may be accumulating enough hours to make this...

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Hi, Anna. It's ok to list the books in the course description. As Lee states above, you just don't want to title the class as SA... Read More

Tuesday, 09 June 2020 18:21

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How would you word the course description if you are using ACT and SAT prep books? In a course description you list the books you ... Read More

Saturday, 06 June 2020 18:11

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 02 June 2020

[Free Class] Super Scholarships for Humble Homeschoolers

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You can afford college! I want to show you how to earn BIG merit based scholarships! You will even learn how to earn scholarships for kids that may be...

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Lee Binz

This class will be most helpful for parents that currently have a high school student in grades 8-12, whether they are dual enroll... Read More

Thursday, 09 February 2017 15:29

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Is this for incoming freshman or would the information work for transferring college students? Thanks! JD... Read More

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Math Books Will Not Increase Your Test Scores

High School Tests

It's tempting to think that taking a pre-calculus or calculus class will help your SAT® or ACT® test scores, but it's not true! My High Scho...

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Instead of CLEP (where you're not sure you'll pass, but you still have to pay every test), you can do ALEKS. It's $20/mo or $100/... Read More

Tuesday, 05 September 2017 23:56

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Colleges grant college credit for ALEKS classes?

Friday, 15 September 2017 23:31

Lee Binz

Hi Teresa, There are two math CLEP Tests, college algebra and college mathematics. You can read more about those tests on the Coll... Read More

Friday, 01 September 2017 19:05

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 28 April 2020

Sticker Price $46,250, but After College Scholarships, Only $200

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Let's talk about college scholarships. Every family, that has a child going to college, wants them, but they seem to be so elusive! Let me introd...

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 09 April 2020

High School Tests During Coronavirus Pandemic

High School Tests

Due to social distancing requirements, and the possibility of further school closures, parents and students are struggling to provide college admissio...

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 25 February 2020

3 Waves of Scholarships

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Scholarships come in waves. They don't all come at once and they don't all come when you receive college admission. And, unfortunately, they don't all come by the time you have to decide on your college, either. To say the least, they certainly don't come when it's convenient, that's for sure.Three Waves of Scholarships Scholarships come in Waves - 3 waves, actually. The first wave is scholarship money based on application numbers. That means the score on...

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Lee Binz

Lee, I love your posts. They are truly amusing as well as informational.

Friday, 08 March 2019 00:50

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Thank you, Denise! Lee is always thankful to hear that she has blessed parents. And when her humor is understood! Robin Assistant... Read More

Friday, 08 March 2019 01:55

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 05 February 2020

[Free Class] High School Testing Simply Explained

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One of the biggest high school anxiety producers is testing - specifically the PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, and ACT® tests. I've seen otherwise proud, overcomin...

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Lee Binz

Saturday, 02 November 2019

[Free ebook] High School Subject Tests Simply Explained

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Get tips for busy homeschool parents trying to choose the right test and prepare students for high school test success. Ever wonder about ...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 28 October 2019

Devastating Test Results: Test Canceled and Scores Lost

High School Tests

Plan ahead to avoid devastating test results. Whether your child is a super-smart, gifted test-taker, or struggling test-o-phobe, there is o...

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 24 July 2019

The CLT Test Alternative to SAT or ACT

High School Tests

You're likely familiar with the SAT and ACT tests, but are you familiar with the CLT? I'm not always able to spend as much time as I wo...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 24 June 2019

Cookies Improve Test Scores [Free Download]

High School Tests

Let me explain how cookies improve test scores! To choose the best high school test for your child in just 3 easy steps, begin with the time...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 31 May 2019

Simple Explanation for SAT Essay Score Results

High School Tests

People are getting back their SAT scores now, and I know it can be a bit confusing. Let me give you the simple explanation for SAT essay score r...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 27 May 2019

6 Big Problem with Standardized Tests

High School Tests

When you see your child's test score, in your heart of hearts you may wonder why the score wasn't higher. Let me explain 6 problems with standardized ...