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ACT & SAT Myths and Misconceptions

SSA Online College Prep

Do colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT ? Is the ACT easier than the SAT? Are SAT and ACT questions in order of difficulty ? Can I only take the SAT or ACT during my junior year ? Common ACT and SAT Myths and Misconceptions The ACT and SAT have played an important role in college admissions.

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How The Pandemic Remade the SAT

SSA Online College Prep

How The Pandemic Remade the SAT Learn about the changes made to the new Digital SAT ! Potential issues with the switch from physical to digital SATs. Are SATs a detractor to BIPOC acceptance? Discover more SAT tips on our blog! Discover more SAT tips on our blog! Sign up for individual SAT tutoring here!

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9 Hacks for the SAT Writing & Language Section

College Essay Guy

The SAT doesn’t have to feel as daunting or confusing as it sometimes does to students. In fact, there are a few simple tips and tricks on the SAT that can help to pretty quickly boost your SAT score, especially in the Writing & Language section. The SAT likes SHORTER answer choices. This is good news for students!

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Remembering Dr. Lee Noel

Ruffaloni

When I joined Noel-Levitz in 2005, Illinois State was one of my first clients, and I knew the importance of helping carry the torch forward on behalf of Lee. He built a team of dedicated former campus practitioners who brought care and compassion to helping colleges and universities because they had sat in their seats and felt their pain.

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What You Need to Know About Northwestern University

Ivy Central

Application Components Complete Common Application Official secondary school transcript and school report Counselor recommendation At least one teacher recommendation SAT or ACT scores are optional for the 2023-24 cycle. The women's lacrosse team has won seven NCAA championships since 2005.

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UC Berkeley Avoids Enrollment Freeze

SSA Online College Prep

Since 2005, UC Berkeley pledged to add 2,500 beds to the campus to combat the increasing student population; nearly two decades later, there were reportedly only 700 new beds added. The university’s inability to provide students with proper housing, has resulted in UC Berkeley students searching for housing in the community.

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Does Being SAT/ACT-Optional Make it Harder to Get Into College?

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The Findings of the Hechinger Report The Limitations of “Test-Optional” College Persistence and the Pandemic The National Assessment of Educational Progress and Standardized Tests How We Even the Playing Field The Failings of our Educational System Discover more SAT tips on our blog! Sign up for individual SAT tutoring here!

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