How to Choose Between the Digital SAT and ACT?

by Susan Powers From the Author SAT vs. ACT

Now that college admissions is moving back into more of a test-preferred environment, students don’t have to struggle with the choice of whether or not to take a college entrance ... Read more

Congratulations Class of 2024 National Merit Semifinalists

by Susan Powers Classes From the Author

Woodlands Test Prep congratulates all students who have achieved Semifinalist status in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. All of these students have worked hard to reach the top levels ... Read more

The Truth About ‘Test Optional’

by Susan Powers From the Author

Test Optional: Does that mean I can skip taking the SAT or ACT? Nope. While it may be easier to apply, it is NOT easier to get in – at all. ... Read more

Test Scores Can Help Win Merit Scholarships

by Susan Powers From the Author

At Woodlands Test Prep, we understand that the cost of higher education can be a significant concern for students and their families. We believe that every student deserves access to ... Read more

Need Help Writing Your College Admissions Essay?

by Susan Powers From the Author

Need help writing your college admissions essays? Read on for advice!

The Digital SAT: A Brave, New Frontier

by Susan Powers From the Author News Tests

The PSAT & SAT are going digital and will be more student-friendly! Find out about the change coming THIS FALL!

Not Just One College Ranking to Rule Them All

by Susan Powers From the Author Uncategorized

Every summer, the well-known U.S. News and World Report releases its U.S. News Best Colleges List, ranking more than 11,500 schools, each vying for as close as they can get ... Read more

Unpacking the PSAT and Change to Digital SAT Seminar

by Susan Powers Uncategorized

Wondering what your PSAT scores mean? Watch our seminar from December 8th to learn more about your PSAT scores and what they mean. We also discussed the switch to the Digital ... Read more

Congratulations 2023 National Merit Semifinalists!

by James Bealer Uncategorized

Woodlands Test Prep congratulates all students who have achieved Semifinalist status in the 2023National Merit Scholarship Program. All of these students have worked hard to reach the top levels ofthe ... Read more

The Road to Becoming a National Merit Scholar

by Susan Powers Tests

What is “National Merit” and how do I enter? The National Merit Scholarship Program is administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in cooperation with the College Board to ... Read more

Susan Powers is Interviewed by MathChops

by James Bealer Tests

Woodlands Test Prep founder, Susan Powers, was recently interviewed by Mathchops. Mathchops is an online math software that allows students to practice in a manner specifically designed to increase their ... Read more

U.S.News features Woodlands Test Prep

by James Bealer News

For their recent article titled “What is a good PSAT score?”, U.S.News interviewed Woodlands Test Prep’s founder, Susan Powers. Make sure to check out their article to hear Susan’s thoughts ... Read more

Woodlands Test Prep celebrates 10 years of helping students achieve their test best

by Susan Powers News

Woodlands Test Prep is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2022! Growing from a solo tutoring practice to a full-service educational services company, Woodlands Test Prep has carefully put together a ... Read more

Our Goal 1600 Class

by James Bealer Classes

Learn what makes our Goal 1600 Class different from anything else offered in the Woodlands.

Tests and the Rest Podcast

by Susan Powers From the Author Podcast

Woodlands Test Prep’s founder and CEO, Susan Powers, was recently featured on Tests and the Rest podcast, a podcast devoted to the college admissions process. Tests and the Rest hosts Mike ... Read more

Time to Think About Test Prep

by Susan Powers From the Author

When Is It Time to Make Your Test Prep Plan? Parents and students often wonder: When should I start thinking about the SAT and ACT? To best position yourself or your student ... Read more

2022 National Merit Commended Scores Established

by Susan Powers From the Author

The National Merit Commended cutoff for the class of 2022 was recently unofficially announced at 207 – two points lower than last year’s class of 2021 level and the lowest ... Read more

SAT vs. ACT?

by Susan Powers SAT vs. ACT Tests

Check out our Guide to PSAT scores! Heads up! The SAT is changing to a digital format. Students have taken a Digital PSAT and the SAT will begin the digital ... Read more

The New PSAT Score Curve

by Susan Powers From the Author

After the return of the PSAT results last week, the reports of lower than anticipated scores began pouring in. We’ve spent some time analyzing this year’s PSAT scale in relation ... Read more

Changes to the ACT

by Susan Powers From the Author SAT vs. ACT

The momentous changes to the ACT announced on October 8th, 2019 will change how students choose between tests, how they view retesting, and how colleges look at superscores. We’ve spent ... Read more