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Harvard Reinstates Standardized Testing

BestColleges

Harvard has reinstituted its standardized test requirement beginning next fall. Studies suggest standardized tests can help increase socioeconomic diversity. Add Harvard to the list of universities reinstating standardized test requirements. Why the about-face?

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Standardized Testing: Pros and Cons of the SAT, ACT, and GRE

BestColleges

Standardized tests allow schools to compare the skills of students from different academic backgrounds. However, preparing for standardized tests takes time and money, and many applicants' scores are too low to help them. But even those schools typically accept test scores if applicants want to submit them.

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CEG's Crash Course to Standardized Testing

College Essay Guy

We assume you’re here because you have standardized testing questions. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) Defining terms: What’s the difference between “test optional” and “test blind/free”? How can students find out what a “good score” is? How much do standardized tests matter for colleges?

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What Is a Bad SAT Score — And Should I Worry About Mine?

BestColleges

Note Reference [1] Check Scoring 870 puts you at the bottom 25% of test-takers. It's also important to remember that your standardized test score is just one factor that schools will consider in your overall application. Plus, find advice from a test prep expert on strategies to improve your score.

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4 Things to Know Before Applying to a Test-Optional College

Solomon Admissions

Did you know that there are over 1,830 colleges and universities that have switched to test-optional over the last few years? These universities recognize that standardized tests alone do not fully represent a student’s abilities, talents, and/or potential. So, what does the term ‘test-optional’ really mean for you as a student?

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SAT vs ACT: Which Test Is Right for You?

Top Tier Admissions

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. Both exams are widely accepted by colleges and universities across the United States, and your choice can significantly impact your admissions prospects.

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I Don’t Buy Into the Forbes Definition of a Public Ivy

Educated Quest

Forbes magazine recently came out with a list of schools that were considered to be a Public Ivy. Forbes used these criteria to rank their schools: High standardized test scores-as supplied by at least half of all 2022 applicants. The writer considered test scores to be an objective measure of success. Acceptance rate.