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Are the SAT and ACT Still Relevant for College Admissions?

Solomon Admissions

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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Digital SAT

CTK College Coach

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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Is the SAT Optional?

PrepScholar

As you research colleges and universities and consider their admissions requirements, you’ll inevitably notice that many schools require you to submit your SAT scores as part of your application. Given its purpose, it’s no wonder that colleges and universities have been requiring the SAT for decades.

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Preparing for College

Solomon Admissions

Key Factors for College Preparation Academic Success : Your academic profile is a very important piece of the college admissions process, which means it is very important you do well academically in high school. Colleges look for students who go beyond the normal engagement within their academic area of interest.

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Happy Fall ? and Welcome to the Admissions-Stretch of your Admissions Journey! (2023 Updates)

Admissions Mom

Hello Admissions Family, It may not feel like fall here in Texas, but to me, Labor Day is the real beginning of the season. 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%. Parents, try to help out with this.

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What Does an Admissions Officer Do?

StandOut College Prep

Also necessary, build relationships with the admissions officer who will be reading your application. But like them, you may be unsure about why it’s crucial to get to know your admissions officer. This post will share more details about who an admissions officer is, what they do, and why you should partner with them.

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Demonstrated Interest: Colleges Are Watching You

Top Tier Admissions

College Admissions Private Counseling Maximize your admissions odds with our guidance. ENROLL NOW If you are unfamiliar with the concept of demonstrated interest, our previous post will school you in the what, why, and how of this important factor in college admissions decisions.