Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In March 2024, the SAT will officially go digital in the U.S. (it it has been a digital test internationally since March 2023!) This transition has brought about changes in how students prepare for and take the test. HOW TO ACE THE DIGITAL SAT 1. Use these breaks fully and wisely.

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 21, 2023

The digital SAT has debuted internationally and will most likely remain the only form available for international students from now on. Many are a bit apprehensive after witnessing CollegeBoard’s struggles with digital AP exams in recent years, but so far the feedback has been mostly positive.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As you gear up for the college admissions process, one of the crucial decisions you’ll face is choosing between the SAT and ACT standardized tests. Let our Top Tier SAT tutors help you boost your scores. It’s shorter, with a total testing time of around two hours, and is administered on a computer.

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 18, 2024

Out with the old, in with the new: From March 2024 and onward, the SAT will be entirely digital. Many students mistakenly believe this new digital SAT will be “easier,” but be wary of this mindset. On the device, you will need to download Bluebook, the platform used for the digital SAT.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 8, 2024

Let’s get one thing straight: PSAT and SAT scores are not directly comparable. These two standardized tests measure different skills and knowledge bases. Still, we understand why you’re curious about a PSAT to SAT conversion chart. But let’s start by indulging your curiosity about your PSAT to SAT score conversion!

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 26, 2023

The new digital SAT launches this spring for all international students and NEXT spring in the U.S. As we mentioned in our previous post, “What Is the Digital SAT,” for the most part, studying for the digital SAT will be similar to how you study for the paper/pencil version. Let’s dig in.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Eastern Daylight Time in the United States I plan to live broadcast here a deep dive conversation with test-preparation expert Brian W. president of BWS Education , who is also the author of Barron’s Digital SAT Study Guide Premium 2024 , which is now available. I’m excited to announced that on August 8, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With Dartmouth and Yale now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? A March 2024 Update As we head deep into the middle of the school year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

With Dartmouth now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? As we round the bend on the middle of the year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. Sophomores looking ahead to fall testing are starting to prep.

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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

On Saturday, March 9, 2024, the SAT is going digital for American test-takers the first time in almost 100 years! Two million students take the SAT every year, and the transition from a paper-based to digital format marks a huge change to the college entrance exam. However, students will not take the SAT at home.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This shift from the College Board is primarily a response to data privacy legislation that dictates how student information can be shared when it is collected digitally and during the school day. Geographies will available) 5 Test Score Band options. This means that traditional student search services are not going away now.

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Marks Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Starting in March 2024, the SAT is switching to a shorter, denser, computer-adaptive online test, replacing the current paper version of the SAT. For more information on the new version of the test, check out our blog on the new digital SAT ( LINK ). Should you wait for the digital test and take that?

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

The proposed changes include the following: UT-Austin is not test optional. All Fall 2025 freshman applicants must submit an official SAT or ACT directly from the testing agency to be eligible for admission. Conversations around test requirements are extremely polarized along predictable political lines.

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SSA Online College Prep

AUGUST 3, 2023

You can use visualization to help you deal with test anxiety on the SAT. Visualization may also help you set goals for the SAT and believe that they can happen. Read all of the 9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit. Get more SAT prep tips straight to your inbox! *  What is the science behind visualization?

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Discovery College Consulting

MAY 10, 2023

who take the SAT will take it digitally, and international students began taking the digital SAT in March 2023. Additionally, the PSAT will go digital in October of this year. In this blog post, I’ll explain what’s different about the digital SAT, what’s staying the same and what you need to know.

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Peterson's Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

We recently sat down with Peterson’s Content Development Manager, Dr. Lacey N. Smith to discuss the upcoming changes to the SAT test and what students (and parents) need to know and how they should prepare. Can you tell me some of the reasons why the SAT test is changing and when the changes to the SAT test will be implemented?

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Sophomores and Juniors: What’s the latest with the test-optional trend? SAT, ACT, and test optional: with Dartmouth now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? Sophomores looking ahead to fall testing are starting to prep. You can see my fulsome update on the digital SAT here.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

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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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

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. Hey there, high schoolers!

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Marks Education

APRIL 19, 2023

You may have heard that the College Board is changing the SAT from its current paper version to a purely digital and adaptive version. What does this change mean for you, the test taker? The new format means fewer practice materials and reliable sources of information, but don’t worry. When is the SAT Changing?

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Berkeley² Academy

MAY 14, 2022

In January, College Board announced that the SAT would officially go digital! Starting in spring of 2024, all students will transition over to the new digital SAT. The contents of the SAT itself will largely remain the same and will continue to be scored on a 1600 scale. Read on to find out what we know so far.

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DC College Counseling

MARCH 12, 2024

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK FIRST DIGITAL SAT ADMINISTRATION TAKES PLACE The first official (non-pilot) nationwide administration of the digital SAT took place on Saturday , and reports from students have been pretty positive so far! I’m so glad it went well!

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Whether you’re a high school junior preparing for the March 9th Digital SAT or a curious parent eager to understand the competitive landscape of higher education, we want to shed light on the numbers that (still) carry significant weight in the world of college admissions. SAT Tutoring Stressed about the SAT?

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 29, 2023

These requirements vary by college, but typically one of the standard tests such as TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS will be necessary. Students should familiarize themselves with the format of the test and do a bit of practice even if they are proficient in English. Luckily, these tests can be taken online at home.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The College Board PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), taken October of sophomore or junior year, is more than just a warm up for the SAT or the ACT. SAT Tutoring Stressed about the SAT? Let our Top Tier SAT tutors help you boost your scores.

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 2, 2022

How The Pandemic Remade the SAT Learn about the changes made to the new Digital SAT ! Potential issues with the switch from physical to digital SATs. Are SATs a detractor to BIPOC acceptance? Discover more SAT tips on our blog! Discover more SAT tips on our blog!

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 13, 2023

When you’re planning to go to college, one big hurdle is that, for many schools, you must first complete a standardized test (if not a few). Students must choose between taking the ACT or SAT before they can take their next steps on the journey of higher education. What is on the ACT test? What is the SAT?

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CTK College Coach

JANUARY 25, 2022

It’s True: The SAT Is Going Digital. Here’s What That Means for You: The College Board announced today that it will be moving the SAT to a digital, adaptive format. When Does the New SAT Format Take Effect? Will I Take the SAT Digitally? What Else Is Changing with the New SAT?

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Ivy Central

APRIL 10, 2023

The programs inspire pre-collegiate students to explore business practices, analyze the world’s complex challenges, and become leaders who will transform the global economy. These include strategies in critical areas such as user research, opportunity testing, MVP development, marketing, scaling, and exiting.

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Peterson's Blog

MAY 31, 2023

The ACT and SAT exams can determine the path you take into college. For a lot of students, this can cause a lot of stress and pressure to do well on the ACT and SAT exams. But with proper test prep and a well defined study plan, you can alleviate the stress and go into your ACT or SAT exam with confidence.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

When should they take the SAT? You filled out a form, your high school sent your class rank and standardized test scores, maybe you wrote a brief essay, and you heard back in the spring. How is test prep going (or has it even started)? Last SAT test date closed? When should students start visiting schools?

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

B2A is offering 6-day, intensive classes for the Digital SAT, the ACT, and AP Exams across a wide range of subjects. This process can be very similar to the college application process and is great practice, especially for essay writing. Here is a ,, link to B2A’s full 2024 Spring Break schedule.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 4, 2023

The students also get a chance to practice their debate skills and learn how to communicate articulately on complex topics. The students have the option to submit their PSAT, SAT, or ACT test scores. The students get the opportunity to delve deeper into one subject. The students can choose from 30 courses in each session.

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the college spy

AUGUST 30, 2020

Today’s guest blogger is Marc Feder, Director of Student Success at Everydae - a digital tutoring solution. Why is my official SAT score lower than my practice test scores? You’ve taken countless SAT practice tests, and in the last few you’ve managed to hit - or even exceed - your goal score.

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 6, 2023

Educational Games: Use games (both physical and digital) to enhance math, language, and strategic thinking skills. Standardized Test Preparation: While many colleges are test optional, some are reverting back to requiring students to submit an SAT or ACT.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

College has never been more competitive, with top-tier schools across the nation edging into the single digits of admission rates. Build Your Stats When looking at colleges, it’s important to note their average ranges for admissions and compare them against your own stats (test scores and GPA).

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EAB

JULY 11, 2023

Ever since the pandemic accelerated the rise of test-optional admissions, many students have continued to gravitate toward colleges with flexible testing policies. Cappex Candidates Leverage powerful predictive modeling and an expansive digital network to connect with qualified prospects who are more likely to apply and enroll.

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