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Checklist for Spring of Sophomore Year

CTK College Coach

Sophomores, you have completed the first half of high school and are headed for big things in the coming months and years, including preparing for college applications. How to time WHEN to take the SAT/ACT? How to time WHEN to take the SAT/ACT? How do my PSAT scores affect National Merit Scholarships?

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Checklist for Spring of Sophomore Year

CTK College Coach

Sophomores, you have completed the first half of high school and are headed for big things in the coming months and years, including preparing for college applications. How to time WHEN to take the SAT/ACT? How to time WHEN to take the SAT/ACT? How do my PSAT scores affect National Merit Scholarships?

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10 FAQs about the PSAT and National Merit Scholarship

Koodoos Learning

What is the PSAT? The PSAT is not just a practice version of the SAT - though it will help you prepare; it was created as a way to qualify students for National Merit Scholarships. When should I take the PSAT? Meanwhile, the PSAT 10 is available in the spring. Where can I take the PSAT?

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PSAT to SAT conversion chart + explainer

College Essay Guy

Let’s get one thing straight: PSAT and SAT scores are not directly comparable. Still, we understand why you’re curious about a PSAT to SAT conversion chart. While not 100% accurate, it can give you a good idea if your PSAT score aligns with what you hope to achieve on the SAT. What does the PSAT cover?

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A 2024 Update on Whether or Not to Submit Test Scores

CTK College Coach

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. Sophomores looking ahead to fall testing are starting to prep. I can’t say in the abstract whether any one student should prep and test.

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Test optional trends in 2024

CTK College Coach

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. Sophomores looking ahead to fall testing are starting to prep. Does Kelley Business School at Indiana University require Test Scores?

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CEG's Crash Course to Standardized Testing

College Essay Guy

If I (as a student) test, what's the right test for me, ACT vs SAT? Let’s talk timelines: How much preparation should I plan on? How should I prep for the SAT or ACT? How should I prep for the SAT or ACT? How do the PSAT and the National Merit Scholarship play into all of this? How about APs?