Free 3-Day Email Course & Webinar Recording
3 simple steps to prevent a last-minute testing scramble
during the most demanding year of high-school.
— Even if you plan to go test-optional because testing isn’t their thing.
Without real data, your kid’s priorities
& potential might not be what you think.
Learn how to:
✔ Be prepared if testing policies change—because some will
✔ Know what role testing will play in your teen’s admissions strategy
✔ Avoid crossing dream schools off the list too soon
Why Now?
In this masterclass, Signet CEO Sheila Akbar and testing policy expert Akil Bello will break it down into 3 simple steps to make sure testing is a strategic decision that benefits your kid.
We’ll cover:
✔ Why jumping into prep without a clear strategy can backfire, and how to make sure your teen’s efforts pay off
✔ How to tell whether skipping testing completely is the best move, or if it’s unnecessarily limiting your options
✔ What to do this summer to collect the data you need to keep more doors open, without overloading your kid
✔ How to get a teenager on board with small steps now so they’re not overwhelmed when the school year ramps up
This is how you protect their college options—and everyone’s sanity.
WHO’S LEADING THE CLASS?
SHEILA AKBAR
Sheila has guided hundreds of students and families through this process, helping them make strategic moves that lead to better outcomes. In this class, she’ll teach you how to approach testing the right way, so you can keep their options open.
AKIL BELLO
Akil Bello is an admissions testing expert who, after selling his test-prep company, went on to work in education policy and advocacy. A champion of student choice who understands institutional priorities inside and out, we are lucky to have his perspective on helping students strategize their admissions success.
Join us and we’ll help you make a wise, informed decision about whether & how to test, so you have more choice over your college options — and less stress down the line.
Sheila Akbar, PhD is President & CEO of Signet Education, a full service education consulting company offering holistic support to teens and their families as they navigate high school and the college admissions process.
Sheila joined the Signet team in the summer of 2010, bringing with her a wealth of experience teaching SAT, ACT, GRE, literature, and composition in both one-on-one and classroom settings. Sheila loves both teaching and learning, and finds nothing more rewarding than working closely with students to overcome the challenges they face. Sheila holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Harvard University and two doctoral degrees from Indiana University.
Sheila's bright and uplifting perspective on college prep is changing the face of what it means to parent through the high-school-to-college years. With a deep belief in the successful partnership of parents and teens, her influence is affecting student after student and family after family to reach beyond their dreams to new levels of success. She and her team at Signet Education have seen more than 10K students' lives changed through meaningful academic mentorship.