{"id":16826,"date":"2020-06-01T01:39:13","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T06:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=16826"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:39:50","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:39:50","slug":"tips-for-motivating-your-child-to-start-studying-for-the-actsat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/pre-college\/tips-for-motivating-your-child-to-start-studying-for-the-actsat\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Motivating Your Child to Start Studying for the ACT\/SAT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The SAT and ACT tests are important pieces of the college application puzzle. Even \u201ctest optional\u201d schools will consider scores, if submitted, meaning less weight (and pressure) on the other parts of the application (like GPA and essay). There are colleges that do not use these tests as part of their application process, but it is an extremely small group. The bottom line is that to have all options open to your child, they need to take one of these standardized tests. So how do you reduce the fear these tests can instill and generate motivation to take them? Consider these tips:<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Muster the Motivation<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Helping your child identify and focus on where they want to be after high school can be surprisingly motivating for them. Kids take the SAT and ACT because they\u2019re told they have to (which isn\u2019t motivating at all) &#8211; consider a new way to present these tests: they are actually your child\u2019s ticket to their next big adventure! Plain and simple, the better the test score, the more possibilities they have. And who doesn\u2019t like possibilities?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Dissipate \u201cTest Dread\u201d <\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The bigger something seems, the more ominous it becomes, and these tests can be intimidating. The best way to reduce test anxiety is to dive into preparation. As your child gains an awareness and understanding of the test pieces and parts, these \u201cbig tests\u201d become very manageable.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Make the Time for Test Prep<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Life is busy and will only get busier &#8211; the sooner you can help your child create a study plan for the test, the better. Work test prep into their current homework schedule so that it becomes a part of their daily routine rather than something extra. And there is a payoff for all this work: they\u2019ll have time to enjoy senior year activities free and clear once they complete this challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Alleviate the Aggravation Test Prep Can Bring<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The dynamic between parent and child can go from zero to 60 in record time during SAT\/ACT time. One of the best things you can do for yourself and your child is to get off their test-prep track by using a reputable prep service or program to get them the help they need. Proper preparation dramatically improves your child\u2019s chances for higher test scores, and the potential of scoring even bigger with merit-based scholarships and other financial aid opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Making the SAT\/ACT more of a positive event will go a long way toward motivating your child to study and prepare &#8211; and the reward is worth it.<\/span><br \/>\n<div   class='hr hr-short hr-center   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_sidebar  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >About the Author<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.traceyclark.com\/\"><b>Tracey Clark<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is a freelance writer, photographer, and author of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/traceyclark.com\/portfolio_page\/elevate-the-everyday\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Elevate the Everyday: A Photographic Guide to Picturing Motherhood<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/traceyclark.com\/portfolio_page\/expressive-photography\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expressive Photography: A Shutter Sisters Guide to Shooting From the Heart<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She is the founder of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/shuttersisters.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shutter Sisters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Picture Series<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a collection of photo-centric creativity classes. 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