CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Updated December 2022 Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. What Is the PSAT? Most high schools offer the PSAT to juniors as part of the National Merit Scholar (NMS) search process.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With Dartmouth and Yale now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? A March 2024 Update As we head deep into the middle of the school year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Testing Tips and Timeline for High School Juniors (Class of 2025) October - Taking the PSAT Most high school juniors in the US will take the PSAT on or around October 11. It is meant to be a warm-up to the real test, and it is! The PSAT will still be the qualifying exam for the National Merit scholarship (the NMSQT).

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 15, 2023

We assume you’re here because you have standardized testing questions. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) Defining terms: What’s the difference between “test optional” and “test blind/free”? How much do standardized tests matter for colleges? If I (as a student) test, what's the right test for me, ACT vs SAT?

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. What Is the PSAT? Most high schools offer the PSAT to juniors as part of the National Merit Scholar (NMS) search process. How Is the PSAT Scored?

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AHM Advising

MARCH 6, 2023

As if the conversation around standardized testing isn't confusing enough, we can soon add another layer of complication as the Digital PSAT rolls out this fall, followed by the Digital SAT in the spring. Try to take a diagnostic ACT and SAT this summer to understand which test is more comfortable for you.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 10, 2023

What are the test score requirements to get into Dartmouth? Understanding the academic standards and test score expectations can make your journey smoother. Dartmouth SAT and ACT Requirements Though Dartmouth doesn’t enforce a minimum required SAT or ACT score, it’s crucial to perform exceptionally well.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

With Dartmouth now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? As we round the bend on the middle of the year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. Sophomores looking ahead to fall testing are starting to prep.

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College Transitions

APRIL 16, 2023

Whether you are applying to college for the first time or are in the midst of transferring, you are probably familiar with the alphabet soup that is standardized testing. However,

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Humbach Education Consulting

MAY 29, 2020

You may have heard that the University of California system – with 10 campuses enrolling over a quarter million students – announced that it would be test optional for Fall 2021 admission. Should you plan to take the SAT or the ACT? This list can help you determine whether the colleges you are considering are test optional.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Here is what I advise you to keep top of mind as you plan the coming months: When to Begin Preparing for the SAT or ACT If a student has completed Algebra 2 by the end of sophomore year and plans to take the SAT or ACT, the summer before junior year is the right time to make a plan and register for testing for fall.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Here is what I advise you to keep top of mind as you plan the coming months: When to Begin Preparing for the SAT or ACT If a student has completed Algebra 2 by the end of sophomore year and plans to take the SAT or ACT, the summer before junior year is the right time to make a plan and register for testing for fall.

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The SAT and the ACT are very different college entrance exams and most colleges are now accepting both. This has led to most students taking both the SAT and the ACT tests, although that is not required or suggested by many professionals in the college admissions field. When should my child take the SAT or ACT?

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Berkeley² Academy

JULY 7, 2023

Although , many schools no longer require standardized testing scores , the SAT and ACT are still very important components of your college application. There are many ways that the SAT and ACT factor into your profile as an applicant. 10th graders: Determine your test prep strategy 1) Determine your goal test date.

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Scoir

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This blog post was authored by Sara from Test Innovators, our test prep partner. You can learn more about Test Innovators on our partners page.

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Marks Education

MARCH 24, 2022

Do your summer plans include SAT or ACT preparation? . Ah, summer: beaches, barbecues, baseball, buckling down to prep for the SAT or ACT. The first step is to take baseline diagnostic tests for both the SAT and the ACT to determine which test is best for you. Why pack ACT prep on top of a hectic football schedule?

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 13, 2024

For many test-takers, March SAT results did not align with score expectations. A quick browse of online discussion forums shows that many students scored significantly lower than their practice test averages, resulting in frustration and confusion about the best way forward.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

The SAT is already being offered digitally in 2023 for international test sites and will convert to a digital format in March 2024 for US test sites. This means that rising juniors taking the test after this fall and younger students will be prepping for a digital SAT. Will the PSAT Be Digital this Fall?

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Estrela Consulting Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

You have probably heard a lot of talk about admissions testing and the test-optional landscape post-COVID. With the option to apply without test scores, do you still need to take the SAT or ACT? Is it still important?

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Humbach Education Consulting

JULY 18, 2019

For Underclassmen Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE If you are a junior, you should plan to take the PSAT test in October. For juniors, the PSAT is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). Sophomores may also take the PSAT. You might consider taking the actual SAT or ACT this fall.

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Humbach Education Consulting

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE When should you take the SAT or the ACT? Identify which statement below applies to you to help determine the best timing for the test. I’m only taking the ACT. ACT- Feb., or April What ACT? SAT- May, June, or August ACT-April, June, or July No test for me!

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Humbach Education Consulting

MAY 30, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE There are lots of tests and test dates to keep track of. Knowing what tests are offered when, and the months for registration deadlines are important for scheduling. Planning Your College Entrance Tests 1. Plan your test schedule for taking the ACT, PSAT, SAT and SAT Subjects.

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As the college admissions process enters the second year of the covid-19 pandemic, you may be wondering if colleges plan on extending their test-optional policies after the Fall 2021 admissions period. Baylor - Test-optional for Fall 2022 and Fall 2023 admissions. Rice - Test-optional for Fall 2022 admissions. The Bottom Line.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 4, 2023

The students have the option to submit their PSAT, SAT, or ACT test scores. The application includes the following components: Counselor Report High School Transcript PSAT, and ACT/SAT scores optional Rules and Media Release Online form Cost of Attendance The cost of the Pre-College Program session is $5,300.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Avid readers also tend to be better writers and score higher on standardized testing. ENROLL NOW PSAT Prep & Standardized Testing Begin preparing for the PSAT/NMSQT , as it can qualify you for scholarships and provide valuable SAT practice. SAT Tutoring Stressed about the SAT? Quality over quantity is key.

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College Kickstart

APRIL 19, 2020

In the past two months we've added several new capabilities, including: Active tracking of test-optional institutions. A recommendation engine to help you capitalize on test-optional admissions. Today we're introducing a fourth capability: the option to run College Kickstart without a standardized test score.

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College Kickstart

APRIL 19, 2020

In recent weeks we've seen several prominent institutions adopt test-optional admissions for the coming cycle to alleviate some of the anxiety brought on by COVID-19. Available immediately to all College Kickstart subscribers, it's a much easier way to navigate and capitalize on test-optional admissions in our current environment.

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 29, 2023

These requirements vary by college, but typically one of the standard tests such as TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS will be necessary. Students should familiarize themselves with the format of the test and do a bit of practice even if they are proficient in English. Luckily, these tests can be taken online at home.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 12, 2023

The students work in teams and generate a new business idea, assess its profit potential, build an innovative model, and test and iterate as they drive toward product-market fit. During this program, the students learn the strategies successful entrepreneurs use to generate new ideas and develop them into disruptive high-growth ventures.

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Marks Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Starting in March 2024, the SAT is switching to a shorter, denser, computer-adaptive online test, replacing the current paper version of the SAT. For more information on the new version of the test, check out our blog on the new digital SAT ( LINK ). What does this mean for test takers in the United States? Should you take both?

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Sophomores and Juniors: What’s the latest with the test-optional trend? SAT, ACT, and test optional: with Dartmouth now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? Sophomores looking ahead to fall testing are starting to prep. You can see my fulsome update on the digital SAT here.

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Discovery College Consulting

MAY 10, 2023

Additionally, the PSAT will go digital in October of this year. The maximum score for the SAT will remain 1600 and students will take the test at a school or test center. They may use their own or one provided by their school or test center. The test has been pared down to two sections, rather than four.

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Bright Futures Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Sign Up For Test Prep. And by that, we mean you should start studying for the ACT and/or SAT. . While it is true that not all colleges require ACT or SAT test scores anymore, do yourself a favor and take them anyways. Prepare for the SAT and ACT by signing up for a test prep course over the holiday break.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 30, 2023

Standardized Test Planning and Prep. As private counselors, we offer resources and create an individualized testing plan, helping students navigate the current test-optional landscape with regards to the PSAT , SAT , ACT , AP s, English-language proficiency exams such as the TOEFL, and others, and matching them with tutors.

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CTK College Coach

AUGUST 31, 2022

Here are my top five tips: 1) Prepare well and early for standardized (SAT and ACT) tests. That said, don’t pursue testing if it is not the right option for you. Know your landscape on testing. We are in a test optional world , and I predict it will remain so. How do I know which test to take– SAT or ACT?

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

it has been a digital test internationally since March 2023!) This transition has brought about changes in how students prepare for and take the test. To help you succeed on test day, we’ve compiled a list of 10 valuable tips that will guide you towards mastering this important exam. HOW TO ACE THE DIGITAL SAT 1.

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Humbach Education Consulting

MARCH 13, 2020

Or maybe you’ve already taken the PSAT? What about the ACT? ACT has the same kind of service for their test – it's called the Educational Opportunity Service (EOS). Just like with the SAT, colleges and scholarship programs are using the ACT to access to your contact information. So Many Questions.

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