BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

Harvard has reinstituted its standardized test requirement beginning next fall. Studies suggest standardized tests can help increase socioeconomic diversity. Add Harvard to the list of universities reinstating standardized test requirements. Why the about-face?

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Solomon Admissions

JULY 9, 2024

Faculty Frustration with High School Curricula Having spent the majority of my career in enrollment management positions, the question of standardized testing’s impact on college admissions arises more frequently than you might expect.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 5, 2023

We recently posted our Top Tips for Acing any School Exam and now we bring you our top tips for acing any standardized test! STUDY EFFICIENTLY FOR STANDARDIZED EXAMS When preparing for the ACT, SAT, AP exams, SSAT/ISEE, or any other standardized test, the best approach is… you guessed it: to start early and with a strategy !

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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. Having a license doesnt automatically make you a good driver, and test scores dont define the type of student youll be in a college community. Admission professionals give countless presentations about the application process.

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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 ?” With a landscape where early preparation can significantly impact performance, understanding the optimal timeline for SAT and ACT prep is crucial.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 11, 2025

That shows the admissions team that you’re ready for college-level work. That means you can skip stressing over standardized test prep and tracking down teachers for letters. UC Davis looks at your grades closely, so make sure you’re doing well in all your classes.

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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

MAY 20, 2024

Test-optional? Test-flexible? Test-blind? Test-neutral? Test-recommended? Test-aware? While many universities have announced post-pandemic admissions policies that re-instate mandatory standardized test scores, there is still no consensus.

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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. They might repeatedly try to step over it, stumbling, feeling frustrated, and seeing their standardized test scores stagnate. They’re making good student progress, gaining ground, and feeling the momentum.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Standardized test scores, like the SAT and ACT, determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. While it may be beneficial to take both tests, this blog will answer the question, “Do you need both ACT and SAT for college? While both are standardized tests, there are a few key differences between them.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The early admissions landscape for the 20242025 application cycle has been marked by notable shifts in applicant behavior, evolving institutional priorities, and regional dynamics. However, according to Yale Daily News , early applications to some selective schools, like Yale, saw a slight dip in the first test-flexible admissions cycle.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

As one of the first high school standardized tests a student takes, the PSAT can set the stage for teenagers’ expectations of themselves and future exams. The test is a critical milestone for expressing academic and college readiness; your students’ confidence on test day often reflects how well-prepared they are.

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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. Preparing for Major Exams or Transitions —Standardized tests, college admissions, or transitioning to a new grade level can be stressful.

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HelloCollege

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

I have talked to students, teachers, tutors, college admissions people, and unequivocally, I’ve been told the best way to get the highest score possible is to get the most answers correct. There are features of each of the two tests that make the simple notion of get more answers correct to get a higher score an oversimplification.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

The college admissions process is a multi-year journey that begins in freshman year and culminates with college acceptance in senior year. While freshman grades typically carry less weight in college admissions, maintaining a strong GPA sets a positive trajectory. Standardized Testing : Take the PSAT for practice.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Course Selection : Ensure your coursework aligns with your future academic interests, goals, AND potential admissions requirements. 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.

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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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Humbach Education Consulting

MAY 16, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Standardized testing can be daunting! Follow these tips to reduce your stress and help you do best on your tests. You should be done testing by fall of your senior year. Don’t waste time taking the official test before you’ve studied. Start studying.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. In this blog, we will cover the current data on scores year after year, factors associated with the changes, and how to best approach these standardized tests in light of recent data. compared to 19.5

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 21, 2025

When planning for college , standardized test scores still stand out as one of the most important factors in applying to college. Many private ACT and SAT tutoring companies offer packages to best suit your test prep needs. Even small improvements can set a student apart in the competitive college admissions process.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 21, 2024

Welcome to our new blog series, where we’ll spotlight the journeys of a few of our students who have successfully navigated the college admissions process with our guidance. The majority of applicants have impressive grades and standardized test scores. You are now paying it forward as a tutor working with Top Tier Admissions.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

For fall 2025 admissions, over 2,000 four-year colleges in the U.S. won’t require standardized test scores. The rise of the best test optional colleges is changing the game, giving students new ways to stand out in the admissions process. What Are the Best Test Optional Colleges in 2025?

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Simply Admissions

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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. Applying Spiraled Learning to Test Prep 1) Start Early and Spread It Out For AP and IB exams in May, begin more intensive review by February or March.

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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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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

They feel beholden to inscrutable college admissions officers or the expectations of their peers and parents. The college admissions process is one of the biggest sources of stress for high school students and their families. That’s where college admissions consultants come in. If so, see what makes Spark Admissions different.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Standardized tests allow schools to compare the skills of students from different academic backgrounds. The SAT and ACT are used for undergraduate admissions, while the GRE is used for graduate programs. Strong scores can help you gain admission, avoid remedial classes, and earn scholarships.

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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? How much do standardized tests matter for colleges?

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Marks Education

APRIL 16, 2025

college admissions process is known for its holistic approach– meaning youre judged for your actions inside and out of the classroom– which is very different from the more straightforward, solely grade-focused approach found in many other countries. You mightve heard that the U.S. During the session, we will: 1. Explain the U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 15, 2022

To understand the private school admission process, we suggest beginning your research a full 12 months before the school year begins. In other words, in early fall of a student’s 8 th grade year or earlier for 9 th grade admission. Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY). STANDARDIZED TESTING.

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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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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Rice University Admission Requirements Rice University GPA Requirements Rice University SAT Requirements Rice University ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Rice University Rice University Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Rice University? Lets dive right in.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Data Summary Check Less than half of students (47%) say that the use of standardized test scores to assess applicants in college admissions is fair. Check Among students who submitted standardized test scores to a college, 56% say their score may have helped their chances of getting accepted to the school of their choice.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If that sounds like you, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from GPA expectations and test scores to application tips and deadlines, so you can put together a compelling NYU application. NYUs admissions process is highly competitive, but with the right strategy, its possible to stand out.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 22, 2025

For the fall of 2024 , Georgetown received over 26,000 applications for first-year admission. What can you do to increase your chances of admission Early Action to Georgetown? This should be obvious, and its even more obvious for a school that doesnt give early applicants a boosted rate of admission.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

The junior year of high school is the most important year in preparing for college admissions. It is also when you should carve out time in your already busy schedule to begin exploring college admissions. 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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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 8, 2023

These universities recognize that standardized tests alone do not fully represent a student’s abilities, talents, and/or potential. Also, test-optional policies are a way to help students who lack access or affordability to test prep courses and tutors. Test-optional policies differ from institution to institution.

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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. The post The Enhanced ACT: What Students and Parents Need to Know appeared first on Top Tier Admissions.

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