Solomon Admissions

MAY 4, 2023

Understanding the Pros and Cons For decades, the SAT and ACT have been a staple in the college admissions process. However, in recent years, there has been debate about whether these standardized tests are still relevant in today's college admissions landscape. It depends on who you ask.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

It’s True: the SAT Is Going Digital. If you are going to be a junior next school year (Class of 2025), you are in the trial year for the new digital SAT because the College Board announced last year that it would be moving the SAT to a digital, adaptive format for spring 2024. When Does the New SAT Format Take Effect?

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Maintaining a high grade point average (GPA), while taking Honors and AP classes will help increase your chances for admission to college. Obtaining a high score on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT also contributes to positive admissions decisions. Be on the lookout for college fairs in your area.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Read more: How students qualify for National Merit How Do I Know Whether to Take the SAT or ACT? How Do I Know When to Take the SAT or ACT? The ACT remains paper based, and there are two test dates left for fall– October and December. The new digital SAT will debut in March.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 3, 2023

They stand at college fairs, conduct interviews in hotel lobbies and coffee shops and visit four to five high schools a day, all to promote their school and spread the word to potential applicants. But do you know what to expect at a college reception? What is a college reception?

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Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

If you have test scores you want to submit, be sure to send your test scores from the College Board or ACT site if you haven’t already. You can “google common data set and college name.” If on the SAT, you have over 700s for both tests, I suggest you send them even if your score isn’t over the 50%. Take notes!

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EAB

MARCH 6, 2023

College search platforms During the pandemic, as students spent more time at home, they had less access to many of the information sources that traditionally informed recruitment decisions, including campus visits, friends and classmates, high school counselors, college fairs, and teachers.

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