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Standardized Testing Guide for First Gen and/or Low Income Students

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This probably won’t come as a surprise to you, but standardized testing (as in, the SAT and ACT) can have disparate negative impacts on first generation and/or low income (FGLI) students compared with wealthier students. How to spot a school's REAL test policy Final Thoughts What even are these tests? And they mean it!

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University of Miami Reinstates Standardized Testing

Top Tier Admissions

Starting with the Fall 2026 application cycle, undergraduate applicants will once again be required to submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) as part of their application. This marks a shift from the test-optional policy adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. ENROLL NOW What Does This Mean for College Admissions?

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5 American Colleges with the Most Grueling Standardized Testing Requirements for First-Year Applicants

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This means it’s an important time for members of the high school Class of 2026 – especially those who want to run the gauntlet this admissions cycle – to be aware of the the five colleges with the most grueling standardized test requirements for first-year admission. Why Grueling: MIT’s 4.1%

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The State of Digital Standardized Testing

HelloCollege

As COVID wreaked havoc on the world in 2021, the College Board moved its annual AP testing to the computer, and we quickly learned what it was to take tests online. Issues like this only extend and complicate the standardized testing journey for students, especially those that are getting ready to submit their college applications.

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UT Austin: Early Trends

Top Tier Admissions

ENROLL NOW UT AUSTIN SHAKE-UP Despite the return of a standardized testing requirement for applicants that began this cycle, UT Austin saw a third consecutive year of record-breaking application numbers. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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Improving Standardized Test Scores: Best Practices for School Districts

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The Significance of Standardized Test Scores Beyond simple metrics and opportunity, standardized test scores are used for so much more—accountability, resource allocation, and identifying areas for improvement within a district. Are students experiencing significant test anxiety? What resources are available?

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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

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What About Standardized Test Scores? The other academic factor is your test score on the ACT or SAT. Now much has been said about the diminishing importance of standardized tests in the admissions process. Many colleges and universities were “test-optional” before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.