Lake Zurich High School Student Media

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Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts
Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts
PrepScholar is a platform that offers prep courses for standardized tests. When I found out that I was taking the digital SAT this year, I was able to switch from the SAT course to the DSAT course to better prepare.

A look at the SAT through a digital lens

Grace Sun, Secretary
October 4, 2023
Starting in 2024, The College Board is trading out the bubble sheets for a computerized test. The test will now be shorter and administered online.

The SAT to go digital in 2024

Sashrika Shyam, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
The PSAT exam is taken via scan-tron and administered by the College Board. Students begin to take the PSAT their freshman year at LZHS.

To PSAT or not to PSAT?

Sashrika Shyam, Staff Writer
December 12, 2021
Tori Medina, senior, holds up her National Hispanic Scholarship award certificate. Medina says the award was especially significant to her because it allowed her to connect to her Hispanic heritage.

Fusing heritage and test scores

Ruby Lueras, LZ Life Editor
December 9, 2020
As the covid-19 pandemic continues to ravage the country, many students say they still feel pressured to take standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. Even though colleges have gone test optional, testing companies continue to promote testing dates and put pressure onto students.

The crucial testing policy you are not appreciating enough

Max Feldman, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2020
The common app, is an application most colleges require while applying to college. Additionally, test results from the SAT and/or ACT are also required.

College Apps Craze

Zoya Hasan, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Like any test, the ACT and SAT gets easier as you prepare more. However, preparation for these tests vary from student to student, so it all comes down to which method is most effective for the student

Prepping for your future… literally

Alex Ketcham, Sports Editor
October 9, 2019
To some students, there is a large difference between the two main college entrance exams for the United States: the ACT and the SAT. Specifically, some students from the class of 2018 feel that implementing the SAT as the new statewide college entrance exam now changes their chances as they apply for college.

Without warning: Illinois switches from ACT to SAT

Megan Monoson, Magazine Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2017

Illinois moves to SAT: what it means for students

Jim Weimer, staff writer
February 15, 2016
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