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To Test Prep, or Not?

CTK College Coach

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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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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Preparing for College

Solomon Admissions

Maintaining a high grade point average (GPA), while taking Honors and AP classes will help increase your chances for admission to college. Obtaining a high score on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT also contributes to positive admissions decisions. Taking , test prep courses will help enhance your test scores.

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Rising Junior and Senior Admissions Journey Timeline (2023 Updates)

Admissions Mom

TESTING PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE PSAT: You take it in October, and it helps you qualify for National Merit if you score high enough. PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE ACT and SAT: Take a couple of practice tests and see which one feels better to you and which one you score higher on. COLLEGE FAIRS: Go to them!