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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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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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To Test Prep, or Not?

CTK College Coach

Testing Tips and Timeline for High School Juniors (Class of 2025) October - Taking the PSAT Most high school juniors in the US will take the PSAT on or around October 11. It is meant to be a warm-up to the real test, and it is! Bluebook software that students can practice on ahead of time on College Board’s site.

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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

Your academic profile consists of several aspects: grades, class schedule rigor, and standardized test scores. Maintaining a high grade point average (GPA), while taking Honors and AP classes will help increase your chances for admission to college. Taking , test prep courses will help enhance your test scores.

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Demonstrated Interest: Colleges Are Watching You

Top Tier Admissions

colleges rely on data (did they visit our website, take a tour, stop by our table at a college fair?) Drilling down, once you have a digital record (maybe your name was purchased from the College Board when you took the SAT or an AP exam), a college can record your online behavior (time spent on websites, opening emails, etc.)

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Happy August! ?? ? What’s Next? Making College Lists, Essays, and Organization! ? (2023 Updates)

Admissions Mom

Students, I suggest giving your parents access to this email address so they can help you stay on top of info from colleges! FINISH UP TESTING : If you’re not satisfied with your test scores and you’d like to test again (or for the first time), try to get that finished up early this fall.