There’s an alphabet soup of them. PSAT, PLAN, ACT, SAT, AP, DAT, LSAT, MCAT, and the list goes on. All those little white circles just waiting to be filled in. Are they nerve-wracking? That depends on how ready your child is for them. They aren’t like eye charts. You don’t just “read” them and hope for the best. The answer to the question, “Should students prepare for standardized tests?” A resounding, “YES!” They are the gateways to every new avenue in your child’s life. Find out more about standardized tests, when your children should start thinking about them, how to prepare for them, and the real reasons they’re so important.