580: The SAT & ACT Aren’t About Being “Smart”

02/06/2025 10 min
580: The SAT & ACT Aren’t About Being “Smart”

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Episode Synopsis


Strong grades don’t always equal strong test scores—and that disconnect can be frustrating for both students and parents. In this mini-episode, we break down why the SAT and ACT are their own skill set, not a reflection of intelligence or identity.



We talk about:




Why test scores don’t always match classroom performance



How over-prioritizing test prep can hurt other parts of the application



Why even high-achieving students need to prep strategically for these exams




Bottom line? These tests matter, but they aren’t everything—and they definitely don’t define you.



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