road2college

OCTOBER 26, 2023

One of the questions parents frequently ask is whether students should take the SAT or ACT. The post The Difference Between SAT and ACT appeared first on Road2College. I always respond that.

ACT 98

ACT SAT Standardized Testing High School 98

PrepScholar

JUNE 12, 2023

If you’re in high school, you know all about how important the SAT is for getting into the college of your choice. If you’ve ever wondered how many questions are on the SAT , you’ve come to the right place! Let’s start with what to expect from the traditional SAT format.

SAT 98

SAT High School 98

Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This comes after months of public debate on the merits of testing, with some schools extending their “temporary” test-optional undergraduate admissions policy through the 2024 admissions cycle while others are actively reevaluating their stance for future years.

SAT 59

SAT Standardized Testing Policies Financial Aid 59

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?

SAT 52

SAT Out-of-State ACT In-State 52

SSA Online College Prep

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Do colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT ? Is the ACT easier than the SAT? Are SAT and ACT questions in order of difficulty ? Can I only take the SAT or ACT during my junior year ? Common ACT and SAT Myths and Misconceptions The ACT and SAT have played an important role in college admissions.

SAT 52

SAT ACT Financial Aid Out-of-State 52

CTK College Coach

AUGUST 31, 2022

Half of your high school story has been written, and the next half lies before you, ready for your pen. My oldest is a junior this year, so after all my years of advising families on how to best take advantage of resources in high school and prepare for college applications, I walk on this journey with you as a parent now too.

High School 52

High School PSAT Letters of Recommendation National Honor Society 52

Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Dartmouth College Dartmouth College has announced that it will yet again require high school students to share either an SAT or ACT score as part of their application for admission. The change takes effect for students applying for Fall 2025 admission (those students who will begin their applications in Summer or Fall 2024).

ACT 105

ACT SAT Applications Financial Aid 105

Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For example, middle and high schools are not staffed with the same type of reading specialists as elementary schools who assist students in core skills like phonics. The post The Lingering Impact of Covid on High School Students appeared first on Top Tier Admissions.

High School 59

High School Academic Tutors Admissions SAT 59

SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 27, 2023

Countless parents have asked us why their student gets good grades but has low SAT scores - not realizing that this is super common! Prepping on her own in high school, Alyssa could never get above a 650 on the math section of the SAT exam. Get more SAT prep tips on our blog ! Jumpstart your SAT® prep with us

SAT 98

SAT Test Prep Financial Aid Standardized Testing 98

BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

GPA with an ACT score of 23 or higher or an SAT score of 1130-1150 or higher. High school students at the top of their graduating class will now be guaranteed admission to University of Tennessee schools. 8 meeting to guarantee admission to top high school graduates.

High School 52

High School Admissions GPA University 52

Solomon Admissions

APRIL 12, 2023

There are many moving parts to the college admissions process, yet most students and families don’t understand the integral role their high school counselor plays. High school counselors can help students with the college admissions process in a number of ways.

High School 72

High School Financial Aid Admissions Transcripts 72

Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As high school students approach the college application process – especially those students aiming for a seat at one of the nation’s most selective universities – the decision about whether or not to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their applications is an important one. Stressed about the SAT? We can help !

SAT 59

SAT ACT Standardized Testing Policies 59

BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2023

The Oklahoma House of Representatives voted to allow high school seniors to have the option to retake the ACT for free. Oklahoma currently allows high school juniors to take either the ACT or SAT for free during school hours. High school juniors in Oklahoma can take the ACT for free under state law.

High School 52

High School ACT Standardized Testing SAT 52

SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students Now that COVID-19 constraints have been lifted, there are countless opportunities to conduct volunteer work, both in person and virtually! Want more SAT tips directly in your inbox? * Learn more about college, financial aid, and SAT® news and tips and tricks!

High School 52

High School Financial Aid SAT Transcripts 52

PrepScholar

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

If you are in your junior year, you’ve probably been told a dozen times that this is the most important year of high school. One reason is because this is the year you will take the SAT – maybe once, or maybe a few times. And as you know, standardized test scores are an important component of your college application.

SAT 52

SAT Testing Standardized Testing High School 52

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. Digital testing isn’t for you?

SAT 52

SAT Test Prep ACT Testing 52

The Koppelman Group

JUNE 5, 2023

Yes, they look at grades and scores (and they really look at scores… over 25% of admitted applicants had perfect scores on the ACT or SAT), but they also look at more qualitative characteristics. AB… L: Always Be Learning Our case student loved biomedical engineering and she followed that passion outside of school. She had over a 4.0,

High School 52

High School Extracurricular ACT SAT 52

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. TTA Tutor Tip: Compared to the SAT, the ACT features substantially less time per question. Read the question first.

ACT 59

ACT SAT Testing Test Prep 59

Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

If you are a high school junior or your son or daughter is a high school junior and you are thinking about applying to direct BS/MD programs, it’s time to get really serious about either planning or implementing your plans. Here is the typical BS/MD applicant-student profile of students when parents contact us: GPA: 3.9

High School 52

High School Ivy League Extracurricular Transfer 52

StandOut College Prep

MARCH 9, 2023

Both SAT and ACT are exams taken by high school students for college admission. Before you decide whether you should take the SAT, ACT, or both, it’s worth educating yourself on the exams. For example, you’re probably curious about the differences between the ACT and SAT. What is the SAT? What is the ACT?

ACT 90

ACT SAT Testing Out-of-State 90

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. Now, they’ve planned a new change.

SAT 130

SAT Admissions Standardized Testing Accommodations 130

Admissions.Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

On the heels of Harvard announcing that it was reversing its decision to stay test-optional for the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, Caltech has announced that it too will again require first-year applicants to submit their SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admission.

ACT 52

ACT SAT Standardized Testing Testing 52

The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Hopefully, you’ve spent your high school career building a niche and exploring your interests, but if you haven’t, we have some ideas too. Maybe you want to do a film program, but you’ve spent your high school career building out interests in business. The Birkin bag of summer high school experiences.

High School 52

High School Internship Early Decision Extracurricular 52

PrepScholar

JANUARY 3, 2023

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.

SAT 52

SAT Standardized Testing College Fairs Transcripts 52

The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Schools like to see you getting the highest grades possible in the hardest classes your school offers, so seek out AP, IB, or honors courses. You’ll also need stellar scores on the SAT or ACT, like 1550+ and 34+, respectively, so start whippin’ out those test prep books and the Khan Academy videos.

Extracurricular 52

Extracurricular High School Test Prep Internship 52

BestColleges

MARCH 13, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin will require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores beginning next fall. Adding to the growing list of top schools reinstating standardized test requirements, the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores beginning next fall.

ACT 59

ACT SAT Standardized Testing Ivy League 59

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.

SAT 52

SAT Standardized Testing Test Prep Transition 52

College Transitions

AUGUST 22, 2023

There are many reasons you may need to know how to get old SAT scores. Perhaps you’ve taken a gap year or two after high school and are now applying to colleges. Maybe a prospective employer has requested your test scores. Or, maybe you’re transferring to another university. Whatever the reason, you now need to […]

SAT 52

SAT Transfer High School Testing 52

SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Higher SAT scores = Higher amounts of merit scholarships Avoid Remedial Class and submit your SAT scores! Learn how to improve your GPA with SAT prep Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Benefits of SAT Prep and Taking the SAT Honestly, because it gets you a better chance of getting into college - up to 2.3x

SAT 52

SAT Financial Aid Standardized Testing GPA 52

Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The SAT and the ACT are very different college entrance exams and most colleges are now accepting both. This has led to most students taking both the SAT and the ACT tests, although that is not required or suggested by many professionals in the college admissions field. When should my child take the SAT or ACT?

ACT 52

ACT SAT Test Prep PSAT 52

DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

plan #1: sat or act registration It might feel like only yesterday that you took the PSAT, but now it’s time to sign up for the real deal. Don’t let February slip by without registering for the SAT or ACT. Then maybe the May 6th SAT isn’t the best date for you. So break out your Google calendar and to-do lists, and get to work!

High School 52

High School PSAT SAT ACT 52

BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

SAT participation increased 10.1% The College Board credited the rise in popularity of SAT School Day as a factor in the year-over-year increase. Participation rose, but the average SAT test score decreased for the class of 2023. million high schoolers from the class of 2023 took the SAT, up from 1.7

Policies 52

Policies SAT Testing Admissions 52

Solomon Admissions

JUNE 29, 2023

In addition to the usual application materials, like transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays, students are often asked to submit standardized test scores from either the SAT or ACT exam when applying to college. Top schools do not recommend one test over the other; students are allowed to submit whichever one they prefer.

ACT 65

ACT SAT Ivy League Standardized Testing 65

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. Challenges facing students from underserved schools in this new format. Are SATs a detractor to BIPOC acceptance? Discover more SAT tips on our blog!

SAT 52

SAT Testing Letters of Recommendation Test Prep 52

Bright Futures Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

By your senior year of high school, you’ve likely encountered both defeat and victory at one time or another. With this in mind, imagine your 10-year high school reunion. In high school years, college may seem far away for a junior. And by that, we mean you should start studying for the ACT and/or SAT. .

High School 52

High School Scholarships Test Prep PSAT 52

Ivy Central

MARCH 13, 2023

Recently, Columbia University was the first Ivy League to no longer require SAT/ACT testing as of 2023-24 and will be test-optional permanently. Test-blind means that a college or university will not consider your SAT/ACT score as part of their evaluation process even if you submit them. Start today!

Testing 243

Testing Ivy League Placement SAT 243

Winning Ivy Prep

MAY 14, 2020

So, it’s time to write your first high school resume for college applications. Maybe you’re inclined to Googling high school resume examples and step-by-step guides to create your own. How To Create A Compelling High School Resume For College Applications. SAT scores . class rank . class year .

High School 52

High School Ivy League Extracurricular Internship 52