Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

In March 2023, Columbia University announced that it would permanently drop the SAT/ACT requirement for undergraduate admissions. The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

Others argue that standardized tests, such as the SAT and the ACT, are the only fair way to evaluate student achievement. During the past seventy-five years, arguments about the value of the SAT and the ACT have not eliminated these tests. Yet, these tests have changed. It’s just one piece among many they use to evaluate applicants.

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PrepScholar

AUGUST 27, 2024

The SAT Reading and Writing section presents you with a challenge. Now that the digital SAT has been rolled out , this section contains over 50 passages you'll need to read and answer questions on! How can you attack these passages to get a high SAT Reading and Writing score?

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College Transitions

MARCH 27, 2024

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

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SAT Testing 98

PrepScholar

AUGUST 7, 2024

You've likely heard that the SAT is digital now. This has created a lot of changes: students will take the exam on the computer, the digital SAT is shorter, and scores are returned much faster. You may have heard there are now a lot more passages to read, but the good news is that most students will find them much more manageable!

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SAT 95

PrepScholar

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Have you taken the SAT recently and need help deciding whether you should retake the test ? Or maybe you haven’t taken the SAT yet but want to develop a target score. One of the best ways to understand your SAT scores is to understand your SAT score percentiles.

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PrepScholar

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The maximum score on the SAT is a 1600. Out of the two million students who take the test every year, only about 500 get the highest possible SAT score. I scored perfect scores on the SAT. This elusive perfect score catapults you to the top of high school academic achievement and can be a big boost to your college applications.

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PrepScholar

MARCH 21, 2024

Are you struggling with an SAT Reading and Writing score between 300 and 500? Here, we'll discuss how to improve your SAT Reading score specifically and why it's so important to do so. Here, we'll discuss how to improve your SAT Reading score specifically and why it's so important to do so.

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SAT 100

BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

Starting in fall 2024, Brown University will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores. Since then, about 40% of applicants have opted not to submit SAT or ACT scores, notes the university's " Ad Hoc Committee on Admissions Policies " report summarizing six months of data analysis and deliberations at President Christina H.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The College Board transitioned to the fully digital SAT format in 2024, making it the standard for students worldwide. No longer will the test be the same for all students on a… The post Understanding the Digital SAT: Key Features and Prep Tips appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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PrepScholar

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Ready to ace the SAT's Reading and Writing section? We've created the best guide to the SAT Reading and Writing section out there. This guide contains every single thing you need to know to ace the SAT Reading and Writing section. You're in luck!

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Deciding “should I take the SAT or ACT?” In this post, we’ll help you decide between taking the SAT or ACT, highlight the advantages of each, and offer guidance to help you determine which test aligns best with your skills and strengths. What subjects does the SAT cover? What level of math is on the SAT?

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PrepScholar

JANUARY 28, 2024

Are you scoring in the 600-750 range on SAT Math? Getting to an 800 SAT Math score isn't easy. I've scored 800 on Math on all my SATs, and I know what it takes. Do you want to raise that score as high as possible—to a perfect 800? It'll require perfection. But with hard work and my strategies below, you'll be able to do it.

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SAT 97

ACM College Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Are you ready for the new digital SAT ? Ensure you're fully prepared with these essential tips and free digital SAT practice resources. Practice Time Management : As with the paper format, time is of the essence in the digital SAT. The digital SAT has a great tool which allows you to mark questions to return to later.

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PrepScholar

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When preparing for SAT Reading, it's crucial to use high-quality practice materials that accurately reflect the content of the real test. In this article, I will go through the best resources for SAT Reading practice materials, both online and in printed prep books.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 22, 2024

As the school year approaches, it’s time to finalize your standardized test prep plan and mark your calendar with upcoming SAT and ACT test dates. Here’s a tip: Take both SAT and ACT practice tests under simulated conditions, score them, and then use our SAT to ACT converter to determine your stronger test! We can still help.

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PrepScholar

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In this article, I'll tell you where to find all official, printable SAT practice tests and answer keys. This comprehensive guide gives you access to more SAT practice tests than any other online guide. In addition, you'll learn key strategies that'll help you make big improvements on SAT practice tests you can print out.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Dartmouth researchers found SAT and ACT scores can help identify high-achieving, under-resourced students since the college looks at scores in context to where a student is from. Researchers considered applicants' SAT/ACT scores, high school GPAs, other admissions indicators, and demographics data from 2017-2022. Students from a U.S.

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SAT ACT Ivy League Standardized Testing 98

PrepScholar

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You've probably heard of the ACT and SAT, but how different are these two tests really In this extensive ACT vs SAT analysis, we look at the top 11 differences between the ACT and SAT and explain what these differences mean for you. And to conclude, we give you tips on how to decide whether you should take the ACT or SAT.

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PrepScholar

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As you apply to college, it's important to understand how high of an SAT score you will need to aim for on test day. This raises the question: what are good SAT scores for colleges? We'll then show you how to look for average SAT scores for colleges and how to set your own SAT goal score.

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PrepScholar

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Are you scoring in the 600-750 range on SAT Reading and Writing? Getting to a perfect SAT Reading and Writing test score isn't easy. I've consistently scored 800 on Reading and Writing on my real SATs, and I know what it takes. Do you want to raise that score as high as possible—to a perfect 800? It'll require perfection.

SAT 101

SAT Testing 101

road2college

JANUARY 9, 2024

The benefits of preparing academically for the SAT and ACT are obvious, but many students and families underestimate the importance. The post Use These 5 Key SAT/ACT Tips on Test Day appeared first on Road2College.

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Scoir

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Should she take the SAT? My daughter is a junior, and I have no idea what to do. How should she prepare? Do we use a tutor? An online class? Which books should we buy? Where do we begin?

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

Data Summary Check The median total SAT score is 1030. Note Reference [1] Check Among popular colleges, New York University had the highest SAT scores in the 25th percentile, with enrollees in the bottom quartile scoring 1470. Table of Contents What Is a Bad SAT Score Overall? What's a Bad SAT Score for Local State Schools?

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Standardized test scores, like the SAT and ACT, determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. While it may be beneficial to take both tests, this blog will answer the question, “Do you need both ACT and SAT for college? What Are the ACT and SAT? Do You Need Both ACT and SAT for College?

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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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road2college

MARCH 19, 2024

The post How to Prepare for the Digital SAT in 9 Steps appeared first on Road2College. Editor’s Note: The author, Dr. Kelly Frindell, is a test prep expert and owner of InHouse Test Prep. Students across.

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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).

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road2college

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The SAT, or Scholastic Aptitude Test, is a standardized test administered by the College Board. The post Achieving a Good Score on the SAT: How the Test Works and Tips for Success appeared first on Road2College. colleges widely use it.

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SAT Testing Standardized Testing 98

road2college

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Dear Roadie, Should my homeschooled daughter take the SAT or ACT if she also has dual enrollment credit? The post Dear Roadie: Should My Homeschooler Bother Taking the SAT or ACT If She Has Dual Enrollment Credit? She’s been. appeared first on Road2College.

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Scoir

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Knowing whether to take the SAT or ACT can help relieve some of the stressors caused by the college admissions process. In the past, the SAT was typically a coastal test, predominant in the East and West Coast regions, while the ACT was more often taken in the middle of the country.

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ACT SAT Testing Acceptance 98

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 Transitions

AUGUST 29, 2024

It is human nature to selectively showcase only our best moments while simultaneously sweeping those that are less flattering out of sight. When serious high school athletes put together highlight reels for recruitment videos, they cherry-pick touchdowns, dunks, or homeruns; not fumbles, air balls, and strikeouts.

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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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Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

About 14 years ago, I sat in a church service with my husband and tiny daughter. Then she ripped out her bun form and hairnet, peeled off her false eyelashes at the kitchen table, ate something, and finally sat down to start START on a few hours of homework. My mind settled on the family in front of us. It was the early service.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

The college is Test Optional, meaning you don’t have to provide an SAT or ACT score when you apply, however, approximately 70% did include a score, 75% of reported SAT scores were 1480 and above while the ACT score was between 33 and 36. Acceptance GPA The average GPA of admitted students is typically in the 3.8-4.0

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CTK College Coach

MARCH 7, 2024

Congratulations! You have worked hard, and you should be proud of your preparation. You have done your homework, studied, learned your pacing, and practiced your strategies. True confidence comes from preparation, and you have earned that. I want to remind you of a couple of things: Take care of your body as well as your mind.

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