DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 5, 2023

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK UVA RELEASES ED AND EA NUMBERS The Cavalier Daily reported that the University of Virginia received 42,093 early action and early decision applications—an increase of 3.4 percent over last year’s early application totals and a record number of first-year applications.

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DC College Counseling

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE LAST FEW WEEKS PSAT SCORES (AND NATIONAL MERIT CUTOFF ESTIMATES) RELEASED PSAT scores were released on November 6 or 16, depending on the date students took the test (if your student hasn’t received their score reports, have them go see their school counselor!).

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Take the PSAT and plan your test dates for the ACT or SAT; typically, you will take either of these standardized tests for the first time during the winter or spring of your junior year. Study for standardized exams (ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests) if you plan to take or retake them during the fall of your senior year.

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Berkeley² Academy

JULY 7, 2023

Although , many schools no longer require standardized testing scores , the SAT and ACT are still very important components of your college application. Your goal will be to continue sticking to your test plan or adjusting your test plan to your new needs in order to get your goal score before junior year ends in the spring.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 17, 2022

Early Decision vs. Regular Decision Acceptance Rates (Created by Jennie Kent and Jeff Levy ). Standardized Testing. Best SAT Preparation Book: The Official SAT Study Guide (2018 Edition) – Published by the makers of the test and includes ten official SAT practice tests. PSAT Practice Questions.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

standardized tests! PSAT and Pre-ACT Many sophomores take the PSAT or the Pre-ACT through school. You don’t need to stress about this test too much, but it’s a good idea to at least have some familiarity with the format and content of the test. You may have a baseline score from the PSAT or Pre-ACT.

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

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. It really doesn’t matter what it is.

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