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. Time Management is Key Just like the traditional SAT, time management is crucial when taking the Digital SAT. ENROLL NOW 4.

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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. This means that traditional student search services are not going away now. Which student audiences are available through Connections?

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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. That differential is one indicator of how much or how little each school weighs test scores What’s the best way to prepare for the Digital SAT?

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

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. That differential is one indicator of how much or how little each school weighs test scores What’s the best way to prepare for the Digital SAT?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 30, 2024

In this article, we will delve into how those standards relate to SAT scores and requirements at Johns Hopkins University. What is the average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University? As expected from a top-tier institution, SAT scores at Johns Hopkins University are highly competitive. What are Johns Hopkins’ SAT requirements?

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PrepScholar

MAY 9, 2023

Big changes are coming to the SAT! In addition to some important changes being made to the test format and content, there’ll also be changes to when and how you get your SAT scores back. One of the most important questions you’re probably wondering is: when do Digital SAT scores come out?

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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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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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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

If you are facing a deferral, write your letter of continued interest, garner more letters of recommendation if a college will accept them , and go visit the school if you can to show your engagement. SAT, ACT, and test optional: with Dartmouth now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse?

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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.

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Peterson's Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

We recently sat down with Peterson’s Content Development Manager, Dr. Lacey N. Smith to discuss the upcoming changes to the SAT test and what students (and parents) need to know and how they should prepare. Can you tell me some of the reasons why the SAT test is changing and when the changes to the SAT test will be implemented?

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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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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. What is the average SAT Math score at Columbia University?

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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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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

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. In 2020, the University of California system voted to eliminate SAT and ACT test score requirements by 2025.

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Peterson's Blog

MAY 23, 2024

The ACT and SAT exams can determine the path you take into college. For a lot of students, this can cause a lot of stress and pressure to do well on the ACT and SAT exams. But with proper test prep and a well defined study plan, you can alleviate the stress and go into your ACT or SAT exam with confidence.

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SSA Online College Prep

AUGUST 3, 2023

You can use visualization to help you deal with test anxiety on the SAT. Visualization may also help you set goals for the SAT and believe that they can happen. Read all of the 9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit. Step 5: Visualization on the SAT Visualization is a technique that’s become quite common in professional sports.

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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! Is anybody going? And the ACC tournament is in DC this week!

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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. Digital watch If you’ve been preparing for the test, you’ve probably been timing yourself.

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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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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? How Do I Know When to Take the SAT or ACT?

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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.), Colleges don’t want to ask you out (admit you) if you are going to say no (enroll at another school) because this will hurt their pride (admissions statistics).

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

All Fall 2025 freshman applicants must submit an official SAT or ACT directly from the testing agency to be eligible for admission. UT-Austin’s press release makes a similar argument to pro-testing universities in general that SAT scores correlate with one’s college GPA and likelihood of graduating on time.

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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. A slew of colleges and universities moved away from ACT and SAT requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many plan to retain those test-optional policies.

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The Thoughtful College Search

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Last week ECA reader Tim Gallen reached out to ask that I write about the fiasco regarding the October 11 administration of the new digital PSAT. Nevertheless, the digital PSAT failure was beyond annoying for many counselors. Should the College Board have anticipated that things would go wrong and been more prepared?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

“So, where are you going to go to college?” When should they take the SAT? If you want someone who’s going to improve your overall applicant profile, you need to look outside of school. How is test prep going (or has it even started)? Last SAT test date closed? If you know a high schooler—or are one!—you

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

In today’s digital world, one great option is working with a college prep advisor online. Once you’ve decided to go this direction, you may be left wondering how to talk to a college prep advisor online. Part of their job is to help you figure out where you’re going. Your advisor is going to walk you through the process.

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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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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 26, 2024

Zen out in your room listening to music, cook a favorite meal for your family, do some coloring or Sudoku or go out for a long hike in the woods—stay busy! If things don’t go as expected and you aren’t in love with your college options, consider alternative plans like a gap year that align with your interests and goals.

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Discovery College Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

Additional changes will go into effect when families apply for aid for the 2024-2025 school year, which they can do starting on October 1, 2023. The Digital SAT While standardized testing remains optional at the majority of colleges, many students continue to take the exams and to use good to great scores to enhance their applications.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JULY 13, 2023

That’s going to be the difference? She was not admitted because her SAT score was 10 points below our threshold that year– 10 points. Is the average SAT/ACT from out of state/country higher than it is for Georgia students? That is going to influence their admission decisions. He’s got lower grades than me!!

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BestColleges

JULY 28, 2023

It offers 103 bachelor's degree programs, including geomatics, biosecurity, and digital arts. Both schools also require high test scores, but the average SAT and ACT scores among accepted students are higher at UF. For example, the median score among admitted students for the SAT math section is 640 at FSU and 700 at UF.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 13, 2023

When you’re planning to go to college, one big hurdle is that, for many schools, you must first complete a standardized test (if not a few). Students must choose between taking the ACT or SAT before they can take their next steps on the journey of higher education. What is the SAT? What is on the SAT test?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Why am I re-taking the SAT/ACT? Students and families value going to a good school. Well, you hit submit on a pre-populated form and then unsubscribe to all follow up comms… yea, we’ll go ahead and count that. Or I am deeply committed to single digits. Go online and buy a shirt that says, “I’ve been Value Freed!”

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Trying to think like the majority my next response would be SAT and ACT. You can bet EU is investing in publications, digital marketing campaigns, texts, social media efforts, and other resources to achieve those goals. scholarship/merit money) with test scores, it is clear increasing their SAT/ACT average is a goal.

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the college spy

AUGUST 30, 2020

Today’s guest blogger is Marc Feder, Director of Student Success at Everydae - a digital tutoring solution. Why is my official SAT score lower than my practice test scores? You’ve taken countless SAT practice tests, and in the last few you’ve managed to hit - or even exceed - your goal score. Don’t overdo it with caffeine.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 10, 2023

The students also get a chance to practically apply real-world business practices through Wharton Interactive’s digital simulations and case competitions. The students focus on the Design Thinking process and use various digital and analog fabrication technologies housed in the Studios@Venture Labs. A minimum of 3.5

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