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!) HOW TO ACE THE DIGITAL SAT 1. Familiarize Yourself with the Digital Format The first step to mastering the Digital SAT is to become comfortable with the new format and the Bluebook app.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 13, 2024

The first sitting of the new digital SAT occurred last month on March 9, and students recently received their scores. For many test-takers, March SAT results did not align with score expectations. B2A predicted these scoring trends and wanted students to be wary of the new format.

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2022

The past few years have seen an unprecedented number of American colleges and universities suspend or even completely drop their requirement that applicants submit standardized test scores from the SAT or ACT. Recently, in response, the College Board has announced major changes to the SAT. Digital Testing.

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Admissions.Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

You’ve likely heard that College Board is shifting the SAT to a digital format, and the transition has already begun. But questions abound: When the digital SAT will be fully available? The SAT will be fully digital in the U.S. by 2024, while the PSAT will be administered digitally beginning in fall 2023.

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PrepScholar

AUGUST 7, 2023

In spring 2023, College Board rolled out its new digital SAT format for international students, and in March 2024, all U.S. students will begin taking the SAT on a computer. Our guide to the new digital SAT provides a handy breakdown of all the changes you can expect to see.

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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. Sophomores looking ahead to fall testing are starting to prep.

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Strategic College Consulting

MARCH 20, 2024

Preparing for the new SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) requires a strategic approach that combines understanding the format of the test, consistent practice, and improving your test-taking skills. Here are some strategies and steps you can take to prepare effectively for the new SAT: 1. To Your Success, Drs.

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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. Remember that some schools require test scores for automatic (or direct) admission.

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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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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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PrepScholar

MAY 10, 2023

Don't you wish you could find out how you scored on the SAT right after you finish taking the test? Either way, your wait time for your SAT scores will be the same: roughly 13 days. This article fills you in on all the details of SAT score reporting and offers some advice for what to do once you get your scores.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 8, 2024

Let’s get one thing straight: PSAT and SAT scores are not directly comparable. Still, we understand why you’re curious about a PSAT to SAT conversion chart. While not 100% accurate, it can give you a good idea if your PSAT score aligns with what you hope to achieve on the SAT. Is the PSAT similar to the SAT?

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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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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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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

SAT, ACT, and test optional: 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. You can see my fulsome update on the digital SAT here.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 12, 2024

HARVARD REVERSES COURSE ON TESTING REQUIREMENT Despite Harvard’s previous commitment to remaining test-optional through the Class of 2030, the college announced on April 11 it would require students applying for fall 2025 admission to submit either an SAT or ACT score. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

president of BWS Education , who is also the author of Barron’s Digital SAT Study Guide Premium 2024 , which is now available. This means the book, entitled Barron’s Digital SAT Study Guide Premium 2024 (Barron’s Educational Series, August 1, 2023), is now available, and having reviewed an advanced copy, I recommend it highly.

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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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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 2, 2024

In this article, we will explore the nuances of Columbia University’s SAT scores and requirements, shedding light on the data provided. What is the average SAT score at Columbia University? Unsurprisingly, Columbia University boasts highly competitive SAT scores.

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AHM Advising

MARCH 6, 2023

As if the conversation around standardized testing isn't confusing enough, we can soon add another layer of complication as the Digital PSAT rolls out this fall, followed by the Digital SAT in the spring. Try to take a diagnostic ACT and SAT this summer to understand which test is more comfortable for you.

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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 ). Therefore, you will choose between the digital SAT and the ACT.

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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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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Under guidance from the NCAA Standardized Test Score Task Force, the Division I Council voted to eliminate the testing requirement altogether. Prior to the pandemic, the NCAA required student-athletes to earn a specific score on either the SAT or ACT, dependent on their GPA, to qualify to compete.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 29, 2023

Optional: SAT or ACT scores: The SAT scores range from 1330 to 1480 and the ACT scores range from 30 to 33. Mid-year or first-trimester grades should be submitted directly from the high school when they become available. Required Supplemental Essay: Why Lafayette? Length: 20-200 words.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

This test will be digital for the first time, as well as shorter, adaptive, and more generous with time per question: Digital format – no more scantron sheets! Read more: How students qualify for National Merit How Do I Know Whether to Take the SAT or ACT? Make sure you pay attention not only to your total score but your timing.

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College Wise

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Students are in the thick of testing, and parents may have questions about the PSAT, scoring, differences between the PSAT and SAT, and how the movement toward digital testing will affect future students. We're sharing everything you need to know and more!

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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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BestColleges

JULY 7, 2023

The vast majority of merit scholarships do not require ACT or SAT scores, according to a new report by the National Center for Fair & Open Testing. Those scholarships that do require standardized test scores create barriers for historically underserved students, according to the report.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 28, 2023

When we think about our digital footprints (the trail of data we leave when we visit websites, use social media, send emails, etc.), On one side, you have a straight-A transcript, perfect test scores, and a long-term commitment to mentoring under-resourced kids. we might become concerned about who’s using our data and for what purpose.

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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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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. How will it affect your ability to obtain a high score? There is little to fear about this new version of the SAT! When is the SAT Changing? Most students in the U.S.

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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. What’s Staying the Same.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What is a “good” PSAT score? 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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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!

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Educational Testing Service (ETS), which administers the SAT, will lay off 6% of its workforce. ETS administers the SAT on behalf of the College Board, which owns the test. ETS administers the SAT, which is created and owned by the College Board. ETS also owns the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE).

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Ivy Central

JUNE 15, 2023

Application Components Complete Common Application Official secondary school transcript and school report Counselor recommendation At least one teacher recommendation SAT or ACT scores are optional for the 2023-24 cycle. Early Decision Agreement is only for Early Decision applicants.

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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 5, 2023

What Do I Need to Bring to the SAT Ⓡ Exam? You've been studying for the SAT Ⓡ exam for hours, maybe weeks or months. Make sure you’re as prepared as you can be with this list of what to bring and do on your SAT Ⓡ test day. Being prepared helps reduce test anxiety and set you up for getting your goal score.

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