AMDG. Standardized testing is a minefield for parents and students, but it does not have to be. Kolbe alum Colin and current Kolbe senior Tobias join the Kolbecast to share their firsthand experiences taking the ACT, SAT, CLT, and PSAT. The duo explains the differences between the tests, breaks down how scoring works, and shares the study strategies that helped them succeed. Whether you are a parent guiding your child through the testing process or a student preparing for your first exam, this episode is a must-listen.

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Links mentioned & relevant: 

• Taking the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as a Kolbe student 

• College Entrance & AP Exams article in Kolbe Academy Help Center 

• Career Guidance & Discernment section of Kolbe Academy Help Center (including college planning) 

• College Planning Timeline 

• College Planning section of Kolbe Academy website 

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Related Kolbecast episodes: 

• 265 Chosen to Be a Saint, Commencement 2025 speeches including from Colin Lengyel and Brendan Murphy 

• 163 Postcards from France 

• 193 STEM, State Schools, and Sibling Dynamics  

• 38 Substance Matters with Classic Learning Test founder Jeremy Tate 

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