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. Current Data on ACT & SAT Scores Decline ACT —In 2024, average ACT composite scores were 19.4 compared to 19.5

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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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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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College Wise

APRIL 14, 2025

Since June 2024, ACT, Inc., (ACT ACT ) has been slowly trickling out information about upcoming changes to its namesake test. Weve detailed these changes below in order to contextualize them within the broader testing landscape and explain how these updates to the ACT will impact your testing plans for the years ahead.

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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

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Navigating the vast ocean of academic preparation, one question looms large on the horizon: “When is the best time to start test prep tutoring ?” ” This crucial query resonates with students and parents alike, grappling with the intricacies of the SAT and ACT.

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AdmissionSight

MAY 27, 2025

Got an 1180 SAT score ? That translates to roughly a 24 on the ACT , according to official concordance tables. If youre weighing which test score to submit, comparing your results, or simply curious about how the two exams stack up, this 1180 SAT to ACT guide has you covered. SAT vs ACT: Which One Should You Take?

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PrepScholar

MAY 30, 2023

If you're thinking of hiring a private tutor or enrolling in a local class for your SAT or ACT studying, take a moment to consider whether an online prep class might be right for you. But first, what exactly is an online prep class and how does it work?

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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. When should you start preparing?

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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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road2college

APRIL 19, 2023

While many test-prep professionals publish suggestions for when to take the SAT and ACT, I’ve found that the right answer. The post A Guide to When to Take the SAT and ACT appeared first on Road2College.

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AdmissionSight

MAY 8, 2025

The SAT is now fully digital, marking a significant shift for students preparing for the exam. 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. What Is the Digital SAT?

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Prepare for Standardized Tests If you plan to take the SAT or ACT, start preparing now. Plan to take the test at least twice this spring and summer to meet fall deadlines. While most colleges are test-free or test-optional, remember that more and more schools are shifting back to requiring testing.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

Using admissions records and first-year grades from several "Ivy-Plus" colleges between 2017 and 2022, the group determined that keeping all other variables equal, students who scored highest on the SAT and ACT earned college GPAs 0.43 Among applicants with the same SAT or ACT scores, students from the wealthiest 0.1%

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HelloCollege

JULY 17, 2024

The ACT is undergoing major changes. Earlier this week, the CEO of ACT, Janet Goodwin, announced plans to adapt the test to better meet the needs of students and educators, namely through increased flexibility and a shorter test. The core ACT, which includes English, reading, and math, will be just two hours.

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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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AdmissionSight

MARCH 13, 2025

The ACT (American College Testing) is one of the most critical standardized tests for students aiming to gain admission to colleges and universities in the United States. Understanding how to calculate your ACT score is essential for evaluating your performance and improving your chances of getting into your desired institution.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Dartmouth researchers found SAT and ACT scores can help identify high-achieving, under-resourced students since the college looks at scores in context to where a student is from. Dartmouth College is reinstating its standardized testing requirements after removing them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students from a U.S.

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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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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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road2college

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

SAT and ACT prep doesn’t have to be expensive; in fact, many of the best resources are free. The post SAT and ACT Prep: Your Guide to the Best Free Resources appeared first on Road2College. Below, I’ve.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

A Prompt PSAT Overview The PSAT is a standardized test that 11th graders take to test their reading, writing, and math knowledge. The PSAT/NMSQT test is considered a practice test for the SAT exam. Given this, you and your students may wonder, How to prep for PSAT?, “Can I use ACT prep for PSAT?”,

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

I gathered documents, tried, and failed to book an appointment, travelled to the DMV, drew a number, sat for three hours, turned in all my paperwork, took a mini drivers test and vision check, and finally posed for a new requisitely terrible picture. It was a ton of prep work and a huge investment of time and emotional energy.

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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.

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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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Discovery College Consulting

APRIL 29, 2025

If you have been diagnosed with a learning disability, be sure your testing is up-to-date! Testing in the last three years is the recommendation for how recent your evaluation should be and is required for receiving accommodations on the SAT/ACT and at some colleges.

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Simply Admissions

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Preparing for major examsthe SAT, ACT, AP tests, and IB assessmentscan feel overwhelming. Since this is how we naturally retain information, it only makes sense that applying the same method to studying would lead to stronger content retention and better test performance. The SAT/ACT also rewards an early approach.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 7, 2025

Plan to sit for the SAT/ACT this semester Spring of your junior year is the time to finalize your standardized testing plan. Although most colleges remain test optional following COVID, we recommend studying and sitting for the SAT or ACT at least once.

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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Whether you need SAT ACT tutoring, ISEE test tutoring, or an online math tutor, Peterson’s test prep connects you with an award-winning online tutor anytime, 24/7, for instant live tutoring. First, you must choose an excellent, fully accessible tutoring service.

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 21, 2023

The digital SAT has debuted internationally and will most likely remain the only form available for international students from now on. Here is a quick breakdown of the primary differences between the two test formats: WHERE and WHEN: The test is still required to be taken at a school or official test center.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT. Here’s some good news: more colleges than ever are making the SAT and ACT optional. won’t require standardized test scores. Should You Submit Your Scores to Test Optional Schools?

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 4, 2024

Top Tier Resources: Standardized Testing FAQ Average SAT Scores at Top Colleges SAT vs ACT: Which Test Is Right for You? The PSAT and Merit Scholarships: What You Need to Know College Admissions Calculator SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. Try Application Boot Camp®.

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HelloCollege

APRIL 22, 2025

A lot has changed with the ACT and SAT over the last 20 years. The SAT changed the format of the test in 2005, and again in 2016, and again in 2024. The ACT introduced an optional Writing section in 2005 and had minimal changes up until this year. The SAT transition was a mess.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As you gear up for the college admissions process, one of the crucial decisions you’ll face is choosing between the SAT and ACT standardized tests. Let our Top Tier SAT tutors help you boost your scores. ACT Tutoring Our renowned ACT tutors routinely help students make enormous gains in their scores.

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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? The first step is to take a diagnostic, working with a tutor or test prep company to take sections of both tests. You can also simply take a practice test of each and compare results.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 9, 2024

Testing and the new digital SAT continue to be hot topics in the college admissions world. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Laura Heslin Whitmore, owner of Strategic Test Prep, about her take on the new digital SAT and top tips for preparing for it. How early should students take the SAT?

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Marks Education

MAY 14, 2025

Spend Time Boosting Your SAT and ACT Scores Standardized test scores are an important part of your college applications– especially as more schools are returning to test-required policies– and without the additional pressures of coursework, summer is the perfect time to focus your energy on mastering the SAT/ACT.

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