Discovery College Consulting

APRIL 29, 2025

Guest blog post by Dr. Stephanie Fox, Four Corners Psychological Services If you are a high schooler with a learning disability or suspect that you are, its time to make a plan for college. If you have been diagnosed with a learning disability, be sure your testing is up-to-date!

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HelloCollege

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Learning how to score higher on the SAT and ACT isnt just about studying harderits about studying smarter. And part of that is knowing how each test is scored. The way each test is structured means that strategy plays a big role in your final results, especially given the shift towards the digital SAT and the new changes to the ACT.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

Unlock Students Potential: Introducing Our New Classic Learning Test Prep (CLT Prep)getting them closer to a score highlighting their college admissions strengths. What is the CLT Test? With its popularity, were excited to offer this CLT test prep to Petersons subscribers. Why Petersons for CLT Prep?

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 8, 2025

Regardless, I’m proud of my students for pushing through some of the toughest test prep materials out there in preparations for the exam.” On July 7 th , this year’s test takers received their scores. Follow us on Instagram @toptieradmissions and subscribe to our blog for expert advice and admissions insights.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 7, 2025

Big changes are underway for the ACTand if your teen is testing this year or next, its critical to understand how the rollout of the Enhanced ACT could affect their scores, testing strategy, and college admissions journey. Even national weekend tests wont be fully transitioned until fall 2025.

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HelloCollege

MARCH 13, 2025

Navigating the world of college admissions tests can feel like deciphering an enigmatic code, especially when trying to decide between the SAT and the ACT. Both tests play a pivotal role in college admissions, serving as a benchmark for assessing a student’s readiness for college-level work.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This week we welcome Senior Assistant Director for International Admission, Sara Riggs, to the blog. Standardized test scores are high on the perceived value list for students who are applying to college, but those of us who are reviewing your application place less emphasis on this one metric than students often assume.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2025

As we move into the 2025 testing season, a year already marked by significant shifts in higher education , the ACT itself is also undergoing notable changes. Its important for prospective students to understand how these updates may impact both their testing strategies and college applications.

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Emerging College Consulting

JUNE 6, 2025

Acceptance Rate GPA Ranges Test Scores (SAT/ACT) What’s “Very Important” vs. “Considered” Financial Aid: Helps families understand whether a school is generous with aid—or not. You can compare your stats to those of admitted students and plan accordingly.

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Peterson's Blog

MAY 28, 2025

Picture this: Your student is embarking on a crucial academic journey, perhaps a demanding test prep adventure. In this blog, we’ll unveil how Petersons comprehensive student data reports leverage powerful student success data analytics reporting to illuminate individual learning gaps on standardized tests.

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 9, 2025

Does UPenn superscore the SAT or ACT ? Yes, UPenn does superscore both tests, meaning they combine your highest section scores from multiple test dates to create your best possible overall score. Does UPenn Superscore the SAT/ACT? This allows you to show your best possible scores across multiple test dates.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 1, 2025

With the launch of the digital SAT in March 2024 and the more recent updates to the ACT in April 2025 (both of which introduced significant changes to test formats) the standardized testing landscape is more uncertain than ever. WHEN CAN I TAKE THE SAT OR ACT? ACT: Register through the official ACT website.

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AdmissionSight

MAY 8, 2025

If youve taken the PSAT recently, youve already experienced the new format, which is administered on a laptop or tablet at testing centers or schools, instead of the traditional paper and pencil. From a test prep perspective, its easy to see why many students feel the digital SAT is a bit more approachable than the old paper version.

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 28, 2025

What is the most effective way to prepare for the SAT and ACT ? Since standardized tests play a crucial role in the college applications process and is one of the most important factors in college admissions , figuring out how to study for the SAT and ACT can feel overwhelming. How Long Should You Study for the SAT and ACT?

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

, “Can I use ACT prep for PSAT?”, ” An easy way to answer these questions is to provide internal support through a PSAT Prep Course by requesting a demo. Including PSAT practice prep can lead to natural classroom discussions on the best way to study for the PSAT, fostering community around this test and beyond.

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Marks Education

APRIL 25, 2025

The Marks Difference Results Meet Our Team History Services Admissions Guidance Standardized Test Preparation Academic Tutoring AP Exam Preparation Transfer Graduate/Professional Admissions College Essay and Application Help Group Tutoring SAT & ACT® Test Prep Courses Students Middle School High School College/Graduate International Resources (..)

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 5, 2025

Does MIT superscore the SAT or ACT ? The answer is yes: MIT combines your highest section scores across all test dates to create your best possible total. Knowing this can help you plan smarter and ease some test-day pressure. Lets prepare you to make the most of every test you take. Does MIT Superscore the SAT/ACT?

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Marks Education

APRIL 3, 2025

For the Class of 2025 , students working with tutors at Marks Education were able to increase their test scores by an average of 166 points on the SAT and by an average of 5.7 points on the ACT. The table above shows our students average ACT and SAT score improvements for the past five years. points on average.

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 7, 2025

Yes, Columbia superscores both the SAT and ACT by combining your highest section scores across test dates. This blog explains Columbia’s superscoring policy, current score ranges, and tips to boost your application. Does Columbia Superscore the SAT/ACT? How does Columbia superscore the ACT?

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Marks Education

JUNE 2, 2025

As college admissions grow increasingly competitive and more schools return to requiring test scores, strong SAT/ACT scores can make a big difference when it comes to admissions and scholarship opportunities. Were aiming to help more students than ever before through the introduction of our new SAT/ACT classes.

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Marks Education

MAY 5, 2025

The Marks Difference Results Meet Our Team History Services Admissions Guidance Standardized Test Preparation Academic Tutoring AP Exam Preparation Transfer Graduate/Professional Admissions College Essay and Application Help Group Tutoring SAT & ACT® Test Prep Courses Students Middle School High School College/Graduate International Resources (..)

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 16, 2025

As students review, prep, and caffeinate their way through AP exam season and other end-of-school-year demands, it is worth stepping back to look at recent developments in the AP worldand what actually matters most about APs. Students applying to highly competitive schools will want to be at the AP Scholar with Distinction level.

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Peterson's Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

When it comes to standardized test prep, where do you even start? Fret not; youve been testing your whole education. While a standardized test like the ACT is significant, the tools you need to demolish test-day stress are within reach with an ACT practice test online.

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Admissions Mom

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

We have always considered work or family responsibilities as valuable ways of spending ones time… (I summarized the entire statement in an Instagram post linked here and in a blog post linked here if youd like to read the entire documentwhich you should.) If you maintain a blog, that counts too. So dont be afraid to mix it up.

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DC College Counseling

JUNE 20, 2025

Between scoops of your favorite frozen treat, keep an eye out for upcoming blog posts on colleges with surprising quirks and hidden strengths – perfect for adding punch to those “Why Us?” supplements.

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Peterson's Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Find DSST practice exams at Petersons, along with CLEP, AP, SAT, ACT, Firefighter, and more! The post DSST Testing Population: Who Takes DSST Exams and Why? We encourage you to explore DSST exams as a flexible, cost-effective academic pathway that may suit your needs. appeared first on Peterson's.

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Peterson's Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Without it, they risk spending all their time gathering information instead of acting on it. Speaking as the author of this blog post, this course is undoubtedly exactly what I would have wanted as a teen. Teens want to feel empowered to make their own decisions but need structured support to navigate the process.

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Admissions Mom

MAY 14, 2025

TESTING PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE PSAT: You take it in October, and it helps you qualify for National Merit if you score high enough. PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE ACT and SAT: Take a couple of practice tests and see which one feels better to you and which one you score higher on. Then move forward with that one.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 28, 2025

Students will be ready for test day with practice PSAT tests, PSAT NMSQT practice test options, and interactive resources. Best of all, they can continue their test preparation within Petersons for their AP courses , SAT, ACT, CLT, and many more tests.

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AdmissionSight

JULY 14, 2025

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Peterson's Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Life doesn’t just stop to prepare for the ACT. As a busy student, you face balancing school, extracurriculars, and life while studying for the ACT test. Believe it or not, you don’t need hours each day to get a high score on the ACT. You’ll spend less time asking “how to study for ACT test?” Hear us out.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

ACT and SAT scores decline across the U.S. Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. This month, Peterson’s will be offering an ACT and SAT special , six months of test prep for $135—99 dollars off, so that students can walk into their test confidently.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 22, 2024

As the school year approaches, it’s time to finalize your standardized test prep plan and mark your calendar with upcoming SAT and ACT test dates. Not sure which test is your forte? In an ideal world, we recommend beginning one-on-one test prep a few months ahead of your scheduled test date.

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Peterson's Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Reflection helps us redefine and make sense of our experiences—offering valuable insights for personal growth, making it an unexpected ACT test prep tool. In the ACT, success isn’t just about what you know, but how well you apply it. What did you struggle with during the test, or which skills were harder for you to use?

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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Not only are today’s high school students being affected by frequent changes in colleges’ testing policies (as described in a recent blog post ), they also have another upcoming change to contend with: next year, the ACT will switch to a digital format, in addition to undergoing other alterations.

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Expert Admissions

MARCH 20, 2023

So, knowing that test scores can be important, how do you decide whether to take the SAT or the ACT? Ideally, you’ll take full-length diagnostic tests in your sophomore year to see which feels more comfortable to you and where you might be able to see the most improvement. Content The SAT has changed its content over the years.

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Peterson's Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Crafting an ACT Study Plan can feel like a daunting task if you are unsure where to disperse your ACT test prep efforts. You can find that blog here. You can find that blog here. Are my goals even across test subjects or am I aiming to perform better on a particular section of the ACT?

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