HelloCollege

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Learning how to score higher on the SAT and ACT isnt just about studying harderits about studying smarter. The way each test is structured means that strategy plays a big role in your final results, especially given the shift towards the digital SAT and the new changes to the ACT. How to Score Higher on the SAT and ACT?

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HelloCollege

MAY 1, 2025

But even with months of hard work behind you, what you do in the final hours before and during SAT test day can make a big difference. The SAT isnt just about what you knowits about how you manage your energy, time, and mindset. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to make the most of your SAT test day experience.

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AdmissionSight

MAY 8, 2025

The SAT is now fully digital, marking a significant shift for students preparing for the exam. In this blog, well break down everything you need to know about the digital SAT: changes in format and timing, how adaptive testing impacts your score, and essential prep tips. What Is the Digital SAT? Is the Digital SAT Easier?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

If you’re preparing for college admissions, you’ve probably wondered how your ACT or SAT score stacks up. million students in the class of 2023 took the SAT at least once, up from 1.7 This guide breaks it all down, from explaining the SAT conversion table to helping you understand how your scores might fit into Ivy League admissions.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 22, 2025

Millions of high schoolers take the SAT to boost their chances of landing in their dream school. Now, if youve received a 780 SAT score, you’re probably wondering, “Is that good enough?” ” Your SAT score matters because it plays a huge role in your college application. How Good Is a 780 SAT Score?

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 21, 2025

Given the significance of both the SAT and the ACT , along with the ever-changing nature of both tests (like the decision by Illinois to switch from the SAT to the ACT ), many students and families with lofty college dreams enlist help in the form of private test prep tutoring to improve their scores and their chances of admission to top colleges.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 19, 2025

Millions of high schoolers take the SAT to boost their chances of landing in their dream school. Now, if youve received a 770 SAT score, you’re probably wondering, “Is that good enough?” ” Your SAT score matters because it plays a huge role in your college application. How Good Is a 770 SAT Score?

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HelloCollege

MARCH 13, 2025

Navigating the world of college admissions tests can feel like deciphering an enigmatic code, especially when trying to decide between the SAT and the ACT. ” Is the ACT Easier Than the SAT? So, is the ACT easier than the SAT? Whether you take the ACT or SAT, you ought to master these aspects of grammar.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2025

If youre aiming for Duke , youre probably wondering: Does Duke superscore the SAT? What Is an SAT Superscore? Duke University SAT Requirements How to Use Dukes Superscore Policy to Your Advantage How to Get a Competitive SAT Score for Duke Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is an SAT Superscore?

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 3, 2025

If you got a 960 SAT score, youre probably wondering if thats a good score and what it means for your next steps. Optimizing your SAT score is worth it since it plays a big role in your college application. Of course, SAT scores arent the only factor colleges consider, but theyre an important one. How Good Is a 960 SAT Score?

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Taking the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is a great way to familiarize yourself with standardized testing, determine your strengths and weaknesses, and qualify for scholarships. The PSAT is also considered a predictive test in that it can inform how well you’ll perform on the SAT without any additional prep. WHAT IS THE PSAT?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A 1300 SAT score opens many doors, though its impact varies based on your college goals. This guide will explore how your 1300 SAT score fits into the college admissions process and what steps you can take to make the most of it. How Good Is a 1300 SAT Score? 1300 SAT to ACT Conversion Should You Retake the SAT?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 4, 2025

If you’re prepping for the SAT, you might wonder what the highest score you can get is. But getting there takes strategy, preparation, and understanding how the SAT scoring system works. How the SAT Scoring System Works What Is a Good SAT Score for Ivy League Schools? How is the SAT score calculated?

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Grown & Flown

APRIL 2, 2025

I sat in my dorm room that first day with a huge smile, but inside, I felt a mixture of petrifying fear and excitement. I sat down to ask about the exam and make up a quiz (from that formerly mentioned week of pneumonia), and he offered me a mint and a drink. Youre thrown advice in graduation cards left and right… Study hard!

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JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG

APRIL 1, 2025

April 1, 2025 In the years post-pandemic, several of the Ivy League institutions (along with their shadowed, loosely defined cousins, the “Ivy Plus” universities) have re-instituted their policy of requiring the SAT for admission.

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College Transitions

MARCH 23, 2025

Knowing when the SAT is offeredand when you should take the examare important steps in the preparation process. If there were a one-size-fits-all answer to when you should take the SAT, this blog would be one straightforward sentence in length. However, the decision on when to sit for your first SAT exam (as well as […]

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Mid 50% Admitted Average SAT (EBRW+M): 1350-1510 -This is data for students who were admitted with the SAT being the highest or only test score in their review. I have a previous blog post on how admissions calculates the UGA GPA for your reference.

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College Transitions

APRIL 18, 2025

Thats right: the SAT is no longer administered in a physical format, and all test takers will now take it on a computer. Last year, the famous three-hour, pencil-and-paper, bubble-filling, 1600-point test that has been a gateway to college for decades was replaced by a shiny, new, digital version.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 20, 2025

Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional for the 202425 cycle. Stanford SAT requirements Although Stanford is test-optional for the 20242025 cycle, submitting strong SAT scores can boost your application. ACT or SAT scores (optional). Does Stanford prefer SAT over ACT? Stanford does not prefer the SAT over the ACT.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

MAY 12, 2025

Issues with the Administration of New Digital ACT The test navigation system that ACT is using is inferior to the one used by the SAT and can result in a slower test experience for students. For the new ACT, the composite score will be based on the scores of the English, math, and reading sections.

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Grown & Flown

MARCH 2, 2025

He took a deep breath and sat back. When I told him we were scheduled to land around 2:00 he appeared agitated asking me if I was sure as he thought it was 1:30. I confirmed it was closer to two. The final approach was quite unnerving.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Breaking Down the Score Report Like the SAT, the PSAT has two sections: Evidence-Based Reading/Writing and Math. The PSAT is scored out of 1520 (while a perfect score on the SAT is 1600). If the student hasn’t chosen between the ACT and SAT, the PSAT score can be useful in determining which test the student should prepare for and take.

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Grown & Flown

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Before we even opened the computer, my daughter and I sat down and discussed her top priorities. Academic Profile : What are the average GPA and ACT/SAT scores for admitted students? Because lets face itwhats important on a college website might not be the same as whats important to your actual teenager.

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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.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Test Blind : A college admissions policy where standardized test scores (like the SAT or ACT) are not considered at all, even if a student submits them. Test Flexible: Some colleges allow students to submit scores from tests like the AP or IB program scores, instead of ACT or SAT scores, to satisfy their testing requirement.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

SAT Total mid-range for students: 1300-1470 This data is based on admitted students where the SAT was the strongest score if both SAT and ACT were submitted or if the SAT was the only test taken and sent. ACT Composite mid-range for students : 30-34 Remember, UGA focuses on ACT E and M.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Mid 50% Admitted Average SAT (EBRW+M): 1400-1500 -This is data for students who were admitted with the SAT being the highest or only test score in their review. Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.17-4.40 I have a previous blog post on how admissions calculates the UGA GPA for your reference.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Prepare for Standardized Tests If you plan to take the SAT or ACT, start preparing now. Test Dates : Register at least six weeks in advance for the SAT or ACT as space is limited and some locations get full early. Check out my post with great tips and resources for preparing for the SAT.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 23, 2024

SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. The Chronicle of Higher Education recently highlighted the universitys automatic-admit policy, viewed as an affirmative action alternative but also a major factor in UT Austins increasing selectivity.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Standardized test scores Harvard has reinstated its requirement for standardized test scores beginning with the class of 2029, meaning applicants must now submit SAT or ACT results as part of their application. scale) SAT Score 1500-1580 ACT Score 34-36 Successful applicants typically: Maintain a high GPA. weighted on 4.0

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Applicants to the Class of 2029 will need to submit an SAT or ACT score although there are some exceptions for those unable to take these exams. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. The regular decision acceptance rate was 3.8%, slightly higher than recent years due to a smaller applicant pool.

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Grown & Flown

MAY 6, 2025

I sat on my worn couch and began to breathe. It was there that I found the most unbelievable thing. A brand new air conditioner had been placed in the far window. Maybe the return to New York wouldnt be so bad after all. I turned on my new ac and let the cool air fill my room.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 6, 2023

As COVID hit the world in the spring of 2020 so the standard orthodoxy around SAT or ACT testing went out of the window as colleges declared themselves Test Optional, meaning that students could choose if they wanted to submit test scores and that their chances of acceptance wouldn’t be impacted if they didn’t.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

GPA and test scores Most merit-based scholarships require top-notch academic records, so if youre applying for one, aim for a high GPA and strong test scores on the ACT or SAT. Check out these resources: What Are the Easiest Ways to Raise My SAT Score? Heres what you need to know to give yourself the best shot. Eligibility: Be a U.S.

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College Kickstart

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

To help you categorize schools into likelies, targets and reaches, we've included admission rates, mid-50th percentile SAT and ACT scores. Colleges Where Female Applicants Have an Edge College Kickstart LLC Institution State Admit Rate (Female) Admit Rate (Male) Female Advantage SAT Mid 50 ACT Mid 50 Link to school Franklin W.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Part 3: This Process Is Opaque In the first part of this series, we discussed the role that the rise of test-optional (it is now optional to submit standardized test scores, SAT or ACT, at most colleges) has played in opening up the applicant pool to highly selective colleges. What can we say about test-optional admissions policies today?

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College Wise

APRIL 14, 2025

A shorter test with fewer questions and an optional Science section, the Enhanced ACT promised to align the ACT more with the Digital SAT , allowing for a more accessible and streamlined testing experience in both paper-based and digital formats. Since June 2024, ACT, Inc., (ACT

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