The SAT and ACT are now offered throughout all four seasons, with tests available nearly every month of the year. That doesn't mean, however, that every test date is equally auspicious for a busy high schooler. Amy and Mike took some time to discuss all of the factors that determine when a student should sit for the big tests and when the best time to take the SAT and ACT might be. Mike also shared how he got into test prep..

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

1. Does test preparation really help?
2. When should high schoolers plan to prep for and take the SAT and/or ACT?
3. How does this philosophy differ from the old testing paradigm?
4. What scheduling challenges should be considered during test planning?
5. How do Mike's kids feel about his expertise as an educator?

Learn more about this episode and our guest in the show notes at testsandtherest.com.