Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This week we welcome Senior Assistant Director for International Admission, Sara Riggs, to the blog. It was a ton of prep work and a huge investment of time and emotional energy. That sentiment is partially true: you cant drive without a license, and you cant apply to test-required schools (like Georgia Tech) without testing.

Testing

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. Test Anxiety and Poor Exam Performance —You may understand the material but struggle to perform under pressure during exams.

Test Prep

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Not everyone feels confident when it comes to taking tests. You’re not alone— around 40 to 60% of high school students experience test anxiety, a type of stress that makes it tough to focus and perform well during exams. As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT.

Testing

Peterson's Blog

AUGUST 5, 2025

History of Standardized Tests in the United States Since 1926, the SAT has been the go-to test for assessing college readiness. In 1959, the ACT was introduced to the standardized testing sphere for college admissions. Since then, this test has expanded and has been adopted by many schools.

ACT

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.

ACT

Peterson's Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This article will cover whether online or in-person test prep suits your style of preparation. Proper ASVAB prep will help you meet and exceed your personal benchmarks for your branch role goals and help you get a good ASVAB score. Were confident youll find the test prep method that will work best for you, in-person or online.

Test Prep

Emerging College Consulting

JUNE 6, 2025

Transparency About What Colleges Really Value The CDS tells you exactly what each school considers important in admissions —from GPA and test scores to extracurriculars and interviews. The CDS gives you hard numbers: how many students were accepted, how many submitted test scores, and what those scores looked like.

GPA

Peterson's Blog

MARCH 17, 2025

Lucys Priory High School in Glendora, California, utilized Petersons HSPT Test Prep. Lucys utilized Petersons Test Prep for their 2024-2025 school year to prepare students for the HSPT test. We required the diagnostic test and then tests two and three. Danica shared about St.

Test Prep

Peterson's Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2024

CLEP and DSST are credit-by-exam tests, meaning that if you show your knowledge of the given subject, you can earn college credit by taking an exam if your university accepts CLEP or DSST for credit. Both exams are standardized tests that measure your knowledge of certain subjects by scoring satisfactorily on the exam.

Test Prep

Peterson's Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

In this blog, we’ll explore how these skills develop in your test prep and classroom efforts, as well as what they are. Your Peterson’s subscription gives you access to a complete course on study skills so that you can refine more than just your test-taking abilities. What are Soft and Hard Skills?

Test Prep

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?

Test Prep

Peterson's Blog

JULY 7, 2025

This blog will guide you on how exactly to pass the HSPT test math section. Sneak peek: it’s not just about formulas; it’s about understanding how you can genuinely ace the math portion of the HSPT test. The Power of the HSPT Practice Test: This is your secret weapon! Practice Makes Perfect (and Confident!)

Testing

Peterson's Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Examples of New Year Goals for Students Academic : Improve grades, master a new subject, or read more books Petersons Test Prep gives you access to tutors with our 3- and 6-month subscriptions so you can ace your upcoming tests and class assignments.

Test Prep

Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

With Peterson’s Test Prep , you’ll find explanations for answers to provide high retention of learning material. Enhances Retention and Memory The psychology of “rewards” in gamification can strengthen memory and retention. Feedback loops (e.g.,

Education

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 6, 2025

Test regularly. Build rich pages and blog posts that answer common questions about admissions, tuition, career outcomes, or student life. A prospect might first find your blog post about how to choose a business school. Test with real users. Limit heavy third-party scripts. So do students. Write descriptive link text.

Higher Education

Peterson's Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Preparing in advance with the proper study management skills and putting in adequate effort with an AP test prep course for your AP exam can save you a great deal of time and energy in the long run. Dont hesitate to save hours of time and thousands of dollars and jumpstart the process with Petersons Test Prep!

Test Prep

Discovery College Consulting

APRIL 29, 2025

Guest blog post by Dr. Stephanie Fox, Four Corners Psychological Services If you are a high schooler with a learning disability or suspect that you are, its time to make a plan for college. At a minimum, talk to your parents about your concerns and consult with a psychologist to see if testing is needed.

Accommodations

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.

Test Prep

Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In this blog, we’ll show you how to use your HSPT Practice Test Scores to inform your study efforts. Access our 3 full-length HSPT practice tests, a diagnostic test, 1192 HSPT practice questions, 17 video lessons, 34 flashcard sets, and 20 interactives through our online HSPT course.

Testing

Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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. Renewed Interest in Test Scores For the first time since 2021, more applicants submitted test scores than did not, despite widespread test-optional policies.

Applications

Top Tier Admissions

JULY 8, 2025

Between AP Classroom crashing in the weeks leading up to the 2025 exams to an exam platform malfunction that affected students sitting for the AP Psychology exam, this year’s exam takers faced a series of challenges that added unnecessary stress to an already high-pressure testing season. Will that translate to higher scores?

Standardized Testing

Peterson's Blog

JULY 15, 2025

The Significance of Standardized Test Scores Beyond simple metrics and opportunity, standardized test scores are used for so much more—accountability, resource allocation, and identifying areas for improvement within a district. Are students experiencing significant test anxiety? What resources are available?

Standardized Testing

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.

PSAT

AdmissionSight

MAY 8, 2025

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. Thanks to this design, the adaptive format allows for a more accurate measure of your abilities while reducing overall test time.

SAT

AdmissionSight

JUNE 9, 2025

Yes, UPenn does superscore both tests, meaning they combine your highest section scores from multiple test dates to create your best possible overall score. In this blog, we’ll explain exactly how UPenn superscores the SAT and ACT, what scores you should aim for, and strategies to use superscoring to boost your application.

SAT

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. But one of the most common questions is, “How much does ACT/SAT tutoring cost?”

ACT

Marks Education

JULY 16, 2025

While many students have the resources and know-how to focus on their GPA, test scores, and extracurriculars, there are other beneficial resources that students often underutilize: their high school guidance counselors. The process of applying to college is complicated, and students can use all the help that they can get!

Applications

Marks Education

APRIL 25, 2025

The Marks Difference Results Meet Our Team History Services Admissions Guidance Standardized Test Preparation Academic Tutoring AP Exam Preparation Transfer Graduate/Professional Admissions College Essay and Application Help Group Tutoring SAT & ACT® Test Prep Courses Students Middle School High School College/Graduate International Resources (..)

Academic Tutors

Peterson's Blog

MARCH 10, 2025

With my heart beating and fingers trying to grip my pencil, I remember the experience of taking my first AP test. When it came time to show my understanding in test format, I was nervous and didnt get an adequate score to present to colleges for credit. of the passage.

Placement

HelloCollege

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

And part of that is knowing how each test is scored. The way each test is structured means that strategy plays a big role in your final results, especially given the shift towards the digital SAT and the new changes to the ACT. Lets break it down so you can approach test day with confidence. Lets look at each test separately.

ACT

Marks Education

APRIL 3, 2025

Class of 2025 Score Improvements For the last fifteen years, Marks Education has collected score improvement data for every test preparation student with whom we have worked for six or more tutoring sessions. Final scores always come from official tests offered on national or school day test dates. points on the ACT.

Test Prep

AdmissionSight

JUNE 5, 2025

The answer is yes: MIT combines your highest section scores across all test dates to create your best possible total. Knowing this can help you plan smarter and ease some test-day pressure. In this blog, youll learn precisely how MITs superscoring works, what scores you should aim for, and simple tips to boost your chances.

Test Prep

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. Top Tip: Stick with paper testing if available. Theres no way to spot or skip them.

ACT

Marks Education

JUNE 2, 2025

As college admissions grow increasingly competitive and more schools return to requiring test scores, strong SAT/ACT scores can make a big difference when it comes to admissions and scholarship opportunities. If youre considering standardized test prep options, our class might be just right for you. Our solution to that stress?

Test Prep

Peterson's Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

DSST testing population refers to the population that takes the DANTES Subject Standardized Test or DSST. DSST exams help individuals earn college credits by testing them on information they are familiar with. Traditional students utilize DSST practice tests to earn college credits faster. So, who takes these exams?

Testing

AdmissionSight

JUNE 7, 2025

Yes, Columbia superscores both the SAT and ACT by combining your highest section scores across test dates. This blog explains Columbia’s superscoring policy, current score ranges, and tips to boost your application. Columbia doesn’t make you pick just one test day. Does Columbia superscore? How does Columbia superscore the ACT?

SAT

Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 16, 2025

Unlike the ACT or SAT which can be easily retaken, AP exams are offered just once a year, making the annual test dates especially important. For a breakdown of this years schedule (which runs May 5 th through May 16 th ) and changes, see our recent blog 2025 AP Exam Schedule: Digital Expansion and Content Changes.

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