College Planner Pro

APRIL 21, 2025

With all of the changes to the standardized testing landscape, many families wonder about the best pathway for SAT/ACT prep. These diagnostic tests are full-length SAT and ACT tests that help students build a test prep plan for the upcoming summer and fall.

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Peterson's Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

When it comes to standardized test prep, where do you even start? Fret not; youve been testing your whole education. While a standardized test like the ACT is significant, the tools you need to demolish test-day stress are within reach with an ACT practice test online.

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HelloCollege

APRIL 22, 2025

The SAT changed the format of the test in 2005, and again in 2016, and again in 2024. 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. Students reported that the following test was wildly easy.

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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In this blog, we’ll show you how to use your HSPT Practice Test Scores to inform your study efforts. Access our 3 full-length HSPT practice tests, a diagnostic test, 1192 HSPT practice questions, 17 video lessons, 34 flashcard sets, and 20 interactives through our online HSPT course. Why Track Your HSPT Practice Test Scores?

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Peterson's Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Reflection helps us redefine and make sense of our experiences—offering valuable insights for personal growth, making it an unexpected ACT test prep tool. Familiarizing yourself with the test format through an ACT prep course is a key step in understanding these constraints. What is Reflection?

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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? While both are standardized tests, there are a few key differences between them.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

Unlock Students Potential: Introducing Our New Classic Learning Test Prep (CLT Prep)getting them closer to a score highlighting their college admissions strengths. What is the CLT Test? With its popularity, were excited to offer this CLT test prep to Petersons subscribers. Why Petersons for CLT Prep?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Not everyone feels confident when it comes to taking tests. You’re not alone— around 40 to 60% of high school students experience test anxiety, a type of stress that makes it tough to focus and perform well during exams. As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT.

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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

HSPT test dates are nearing. This exam will open doors to a world of opportunities for private high school admissions, as it is a placement test that gauges where you stand in your academic journey thus far. An HSPT test prep course will help develop great recollection and test day skills so you can walk into test day confidently.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

With your packed agenda and laundry list of responsibilities, you’re likely on the hunt for a standardized test prep option that you can engage in on your own schedule—in between your last class of the day and the start of soccer practice, after your 4-8 PM work shift, before school…the list goes on. However, finding […]

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 4, 2024

In this ever-changing college admissions landscape, the role of standardized testing remains a hot topic (and source of confusion). Understanding how these tests fit into the broader admissions process can help demystify their purpose and highlight strategies you can use to enhance your applications.

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Peterson's Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Preparing in advance with the proper study management skills and putting in adequate effort with an AP test prep course for your AP exam can save you a great deal of time and energy in the long run. Dont hesitate to save hours of time and thousands of dollars and jumpstart the process with Petersons Test Prep!

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Testing Tips and Timeline for High School Juniors (Class of 2025) October - Taking the PSAT Most high school juniors in the US will take the PSAT on or around October 11. It is meant to be a warm-up to the real test, and it is! You can also simply take a practice test of each and compare results. No more long reading passages.

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Peterson's Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2024

CLEP and DSST are credit-by-exam tests, meaning that if you show your knowledge of the given subject, you can earn college credit by taking an exam if your university accepts CLEP or DSST for credit. Both exams are standardized tests that measure your knowledge of certain subjects by scoring satisfactorily on the exam.

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HelloCollege

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

And part of that is knowing how each test is scored. 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. Lets break it down so you can approach test day with confidence. Lets look at each test separately.

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College Transitions

JANUARY 27, 2024

Ever been taught a strategy that made you feel like a small, hand-drawn lightbulb was suddenly flickering happily above your head? Perhaps it was a slight tweak to how you were approaching a math problem, or a simple way to scout out the presence of a direct object. Once you learn the strategy, it’s hard […]

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Emerging College Consulting

MARCH 7, 2025

Discover how AI is transforming test prep, making studying smarter, faster, and more personalized than ever before

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PrepScholar

MAY 30, 2023

If you're thinking of hiring a private tutor or enrolling in a local class for your SAT or ACT studying, take a moment to consider whether an online prep class might be right for you. To help you make an informed decision about your prep, we're providing you with a list of the six biggest pros and cons of online SAT and ACT classes.

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Emerging College Consulting

MARCH 10, 2025

The post Episode 18: Ace Your Future: How AI is Revolutionizing Test Prep & College Admissions appeared first on Emerging Educational Consulting.

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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Whether you need SAT ACT tutoring, ISEE test tutoring, or an online math tutor, Peterson’s test prep connects you with an award-winning online tutor anytime, 24/7, for instant live tutoring. Test Anxiety and Poor Exam Performance —You may understand the material but struggle to perform under pressure during exams.

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Peterson's Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

DSST testing population refers to the population that takes the DANTES Subject Standardized Test or DSST. DSST exams help individuals earn college credits by testing them on information they are familiar with. Traditional students utilize DSST practice tests to earn college credits faster. So, who takes these exams?

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 20, 2024

However, according to Yale Daily News , early applications to some selective schools, like Yale, saw a slight dip in the first test-flexible admissions cycle. Renewed Interest in Test Scores For the first time since 2021, more applicants submitted test scores than did not, despite widespread test-optional policies.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

As one of the first high school standardized tests a student takes, the PSAT can set the stage for teenagers’ expectations of themselves and future exams. The test is a critical milestone for expressing academic and college readiness; your students’ confidence on test day often reflects how well-prepared they are.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 5, 2023

We recently posted our Top Tips for Acing any School Exam and now we bring you our top tips for acing any standardized test! STUDY EFFICIENTLY FOR STANDARDIZED EXAMS When preparing for the ACT, SAT, AP exams, SSAT/ISEE, or any other standardized test, the best approach is… you guessed it: to start early and with a strategy !

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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. Plan to take the test at least twice this spring and summer to meet fall deadlines. While most colleges are test-free or test-optional, remember that more and more schools are shifting back to requiring testing.

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College Transitions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

When you think of softball skills, what comes to mind? Throwing accuracy? Catching ability? Batting prowess? While all three would be a resounding “yes,” there’s another, key skill that underpins nearly everything you do as a player: reaction time. Your preparation, focus, and ability to react quickly, whether at bat or on the field, is […]

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BestColleges

JULY 17, 2023

The Classic Learning Test is an alternative to the SAT and ACT and is accepted by over 200 mostly private and religious colleges and universities. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing public schools to administer the test. The test may soon be accepted by public universities in Florida. What’s the Classic Learning Test?

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Peterson's Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Examples of New Year Goals for Students Academic : Improve grades, master a new subject, or read more books Petersons Test Prep gives you access to tutors with our 3- and 6-month subscriptions so you can ace your upcoming tests and class assignments.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 7, 2025

Big changes are underway for the ACTand if your teen is testing this year or next, its critical to understand how the rollout of the Enhanced ACT could affect their scores, testing strategy, and college admissions journey. Top Tip: Stick with paper testing if available. Theres no way to spot or skip them.

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BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

Harvard has reinstituted its standardized test requirement beginning next fall. Studies suggest standardized tests can help increase socioeconomic diversity. Add Harvard to the list of universities reinstating standardized test requirements. Brown soon hopped aboard the testing bandwagon, offering the same rationale. [S]trong

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University Gurus

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Qualified Expenses : Funds can cover tuition, books, room and board, and now, services like test prep, essay coaching, and admissions strategy sessions. Coaching tied to essay writing, admissions planning, or test prep often qualifies. Yes, as long as the services directly support academic success or college readiness.

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Discovery College Consulting

APRIL 29, 2025

At a minimum, talk to your parents about your concerns and consult with a psychologist to see if testing is needed. If you have been diagnosed with a learning disability, be sure your testing is up-to-date! An educational evaluation can determine if you have a learning disability, ADHD, autism, or other types of neurodivergence.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Across most professions, experience and training are king—for good reason. Would you want to attend a cooking class led by someone who hadn’t touched a sauté pan since 1995, or see a therapist who gave up professional development ten years ago? Level of experience becomes even more critical in industries where the barrier to entry […]

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 20, 2024

Test-optional? Test-flexible? Test-blind? Test-neutral? Test-recommended? Test-aware? While many universities have announced post-pandemic admissions policies that re-instate mandatory standardized test scores, there is still no consensus. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 26, 2024

Johns Hopkins University will reintroduce standardized testing requirements beginning with those seeking admission for the fall 2026 semester to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences or the Whiting School of Engineering. Most recently, Stanford University announced it would once again require students to submit test scores.

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College Wise

JANUARY 29, 2025

As of January 2025, the landscape of standardized testing requirements in college admissions has changed. Since then, colleges have undergone another shift, with many reverting to their old testing requirements.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. In this blog, we will cover the current data on scores year after year, factors associated with the changes, and how to best approach these standardized tests in light of recent data. compared to 19.5

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